House Ethics Rules Changes in the 109th Congress (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
May 25, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RS22034 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Mildred L. Amer, Government and Finance Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
On February 1, 2006, the House of Representatives adopted H.Res. 648 revokingfloor and gymnasium privileges for former Members and officers who are lobbyists. OnJanuary 4, 2005, the House adopted H.Res. 5, its rules for the 109th Congress thatincluded amendments to the chamber's rules of conduct and the procedures of theCommittee on Standards of Official Conduct. Subsequently, on April 27, 2005, theHouse amended the rules adopted in January 2005 that affected the ethics process. TheH.Res. 5 ethics changes that remain provide for limited use of campaign funds forofficial expenses, an increase in the time limit for sending franked mass mailings beforeelections, and an expansion of the rule governing companions on officially connectedtravel. In addition, prior to the opening of the 109th Congress, the House DemocraticCaucus and the Republican Conference changed their ethics rules governing partyleaders.
