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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
12/16/2024, 7:29 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1609
Bill 118 HRES 1609, also known as the resolution directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of their review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida, is a piece of legislation aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the US Congress. The bill specifically focuses on the actions of Gaetz while he was serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
The resolution calls for the Committee on Ethics to preserve all records related to their investigation into the alleged misconduct of Gaetz and to release these records to the public. This includes any documents, transcripts, or other materials that were collected or generated during the review process.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the American people have access to information about the conduct of their elected officials and to hold those officials accountable for any wrongdoing. By making these records available to the public, the resolution aims to promote transparency and trust in the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1609 is a step towards greater transparency and accountability in Congress, particularly in cases where allegations of misconduct have been made against members of the House of Representatives. It underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards and ensuring that elected officials are held to the highest level of integrity.
The resolution calls for the Committee on Ethics to preserve all records related to their investigation into the alleged misconduct of Gaetz and to release these records to the public. This includes any documents, transcripts, or other materials that were collected or generated during the review process.
The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the American people have access to information about the conduct of their elected officials and to hold those officials accountable for any wrongdoing. By making these records available to the public, the resolution aims to promote transparency and trust in the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1609 is a step towards greater transparency and accountability in Congress, particularly in cases where allegations of misconduct have been made against members of the House of Representatives. It underscores the importance of upholding ethical standards and ensuring that elected officials are held to the highest level of integrity.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1609
Bill HRES 1609 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2024. Bill HRES 1609 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2024. Bill HRES 1609's most recent activity was Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. as of December 5, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1609
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1609
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Comments

Raven Spence
496
1 year ago
I don't see why they need to do this.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1609
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Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1603December 16, 2024
