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H.Res. 61 (105th)

To provide for independent investigations and factfinding for ethics investigations.

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Introduced

13 February 1997

Last action

24 February 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.

Sponsors

Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6]

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7 April 2025

Summary

Directs the Speaker and the minority leader of the House to appoint 20 independent factfinders at the beginning of each Congress (within 30 calendar days after the adoption of this resolution for the 105th Congress) to carry out investigations on behalf of the House as required by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Disqualifies any lobbyist required to register with the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act. Requires such Committee to adopt specified rules relating to the use of independent factfinders in lieu of a four or six-member investigative subcommittee.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E258)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 24 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 1997

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    Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 1997

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  • Introduced in House

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