Establish ethical standards and transparency requirements for members of Congress.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Responsible Legislating Act?
The Responsible Legislating Act is represented by H.R. 185, which was referred to a subcommittee on March 13, 2025. A House committee must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. This bill has seen no progress since March 13, 2025, and historical trends show that committee inaction is the most common way for proposals to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Responsible Legislating Act (H.R. 185 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5673 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5673 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
James McGovern (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.