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House Ethics Rules Changes in the 108th Congress (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date April 2, 2004
Report Number RS21439
Report Type Report
Authors Mildred Amer and R. Eric Petersen, Government and Finance Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

On January 7, 2003, the House adopted H.Res. 5, its rules for the 108th Congress. Included were several changes to the chambers conflict of interest and gift rules, as well as the enforcement of those rules. The changes affected the acceptance of perishable food, reimbursement of travel and lodging expenses incurred in attending charity events, and earning money for practicing medicine. In addition, H.Res. 5 codified the operating procedures of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.