Public Disclosure for House Member Misconduct Settlements
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While the idea of accountability is popular with voters, lawmakers are often slow to pass rules that could lead to their own public embarrassment or loss of power.
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
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