Search Results: keywords:"office of congressional ethics"

  • H. RES. 5 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:7,386

    H. RES. 5 sets the rules and procedures for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, including amendments to the rules from the previous Congress. It addresses various aspects like electronic voting in committees, changes the names of certain committees, and...

    Simple Explanation

    H. RES. 5 is like setting up special rules for how the House of Representatives should work, including using new technology like AI, making sure everything is fair, and handling money wisely, while making sure everyone feels included and respected.

  • H. R. 9355 — To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:391

    H.R. 9355 aims to make House Resolution 895 from the One Hundred Tenth Congress a permanent law, which established the Office of Congressional Ethics. This bill proposes some changes, such as treating the Office as a standing committee, allowing members to serve an extra term, and ensuring...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9355 wants to make sure that the group keeping an eye on how Congress behaves becomes officially permanent and bigger by letting people serve longer, making sure everyone can have a lawyer, and explaining their rights.