H.Res. 181House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

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The resolution amends the House Rules to stop members, delegates, and resident commissioners from serving on the boards of for‑profit companies. It aims to improve public trust by removing potential conflicts of interest. The rule change applies to all current and future House members.

Key Provisions

Amends Rule XXIII by adding a new clause that bars any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from serving on a for‑profit entity’s board of directors.
Renumbers the existing clauses 19‑22 as 20‑23 to accommodate the new clause.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Ethics Committee

March 1, 2021

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Introduced in House

March 1, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Ethics Committee

March 1, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 1, 2021

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 181

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 1, 2021

Ms. 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.

Short title

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

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 clauses 19 through 22 as clauses 20 through 23, respectively; and

(2)

by inserting after clause 18 the following new clause:

19.

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