A resolution to make amendments to the Senate Rules with respect to gifts and travel, financial disclosure, and conflict of interest.

Summary

Amends rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit to $300 the aggregate value of gifts which a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate may knowingly accept during a calendar year from lobbyists with no direct interest in legislation before the Congress. Raises from $35 to $75 the minimum value of gifts to which the rule applies. Includes entertainment within the definition of gifts. Places limits on domestic and foreign travel for which Members, officers, or employees of the Senate may accept reimbursement. Amends rule XXXIV to require the Select Committee on Ethics to transmit a financial disclosure report filed by each congressional officer and employee to the head of his or her employing office. Amends rule XXXVII to prohibit any Senate employee who must file a financial disclosure report from participating as a Senate employee in any contact with any executive or judicial agency in non-legislative matters affecting any non-governmental person in which the employee has a significant financial interest. Provides for a written waiver from his employing authority if the employee's participation is necessary. Amends rule XLI to authorize the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate to designate an employee of their respective leadership staffs to perform political fund activities.

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Timeline

1. 30 January 1990

   Passed

   Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

2. 30 January 1990

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 30 January 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · undated · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · undated · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] · D · Sponsor

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