Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
This resolution changes the House of Representatives' internal rules to forbid House Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from serving on boards of for-profit companies. It is a simple resolution that applies only to the House and would be enforced through House rules and ethics procedures. It does not create law that binds the public or other branches of government and does not require Senate approval or the President's signature. If the House adopts it, the prohibition becomes part of the House rules that members must follow.
Simple resolutions are adopted by the House alone and do not go to the Senate or the President; they take effect when approved by a majority of the House and govern only House members.
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Res. 471 would amend House Rule XXIII to add a clause prohibiting any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from serving on the board of directors of any for-profit entity.
The resolution is titled the "Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution" and was referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Content is narrow and administratively simple, making House approval plausible; opposition from affected members and lack of compromise details create uncertainty.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clearly drafted, narrow amendment to the House Rules that specifies the prohibited conduct, but it lacks ancillary operational details necessary for full implementation and administration.
Liberal emphasizes anti-corruption and public trust gains
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Liberal emphasizes anti-corruption and public trust gains
Likely supportive as a measure to reduce corporate influence and conflicts of interest among House members.
Views the ban as restoring public trust and prioritizing public service over private gain.
Generally favorable but cautious: supports limits on conflicts of interest while wanting clear definitions and reasonable transition provisions.
Seeks balance between ethics and retaining private-sector experience.
Likely skeptical or opposed, viewing the rule as unnecessary federal overreach into members' private lives and a deterrent to public service by experienced professionals.
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Content is narrow and administratively simple, making House approval plausible; opposition from affected members and lack of compromise details create uncertainty.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal emphasizes anti-corruption and public trust gains
Content is narrow and administratively simple, making House approval plausible; opposition from affected members and lack of compromise det…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clearly drafted, narrow amendment to the House Rules that specifies the prohibited conduct, but it lacks ancillary operational details necessary for full impleme…
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