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H.Res. 157House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

Sponsored by Angie CraigRep. Angie Craig (D-MN)
Introduced February 28, 2019

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The resolution amends the House Rules to bar any Member of the House, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from serving on the board of directors of a for‑profit company. It changes the internal rule numbering and adds a new clause that makes such board service prohibited, aiming to reduce potential conflicts of interest among elected officials.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Rule XXIII of the House Rules by redesignating clause 19 as clause 20.
  • Inserts a new clause after clause 18 stating that a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not serve on the board of any for‑profit entity.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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February 28, 2019

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February 28, 2019

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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Ethics Committee

February 28, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued February 28, 2019

IV

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 157

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 28, 2019

Mrs. Craig submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics

RESOLUTION

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from serving on the boards of for-profit entities.

1.

Short title

This resolution may be cited as the Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution.

2.

Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from serving on boards of for-profit entities

Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended—

(1)

by redesignating clause 19 as clause 20; and

(2)

by inserting after clause 18 the following new clause:

9.

A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not serve on the board of directors of any for-profit entity.

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