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H.Res. 249 (110th)

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.

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Introduced

15 March 2007

Last action

15 March 2007 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3], Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5], Rescom. Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]

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Summary

Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from state and local governments. Allows Members, officers, or employees of the House to accept from a state or local government reimbursement (including payment in kind) for necessary transportation, lodging, and related expenses for travel to a meeting, speaking engagement, factfinding trip, or similar event related to officeholder duties.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 15 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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