H.Res. 1563House119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the certification requirement in the case of a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.

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This resolution changes the House’s internal rules on the conflict‑of‑interest certification required when a member seeks a congressional earmark or a limited tax or tariff benefit. It broadens the definition of who must be free of any financial interest, extending it beyond just the member’s spouse. The amendment applies to all members of the House and any immediate family members or entities in which they have a material financial stake.

Key Provisions

Amends clause 17(a)(5) of Rule XXIII to replace the phrase “or spouse has no financial interest” with language that requires that the member’s spouse, any immediate family member, or any entity in which they hold a material financial interest have no direct or indirect financial interest in the earmark or benefit.
Specifically adds that indirect interests include ownership of business assets that could reasonably be expected to increase in value because of the earmark’s location or effect.

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Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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September 17, 2026

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Submitted in House

September 17, 2026

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Ethics Committee

September 17, 2026

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Introduced in HouseIssued September 17, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 1563

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 17, 2026

Mrs. Kim (for herself, Mr. Golden of Maine, and Mr. Fitzpatrick) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics

RESOLUTION

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the certification requirement in the case of a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.

Requirements with respect to certain certification requirement

Clause 17(a)(5) of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking or spouse has no financial interest in such congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit and inserting or spouse, any immediate family member, or any entity in which any of the foregoing holds a material financial interest has no direct or indirect financial interest in such congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit, including any interest arising from the ownership of any business asset that could reasonably be expected to appreciate in value due to such earmark as a result of such asset’s proximity to the intended location of the activity..