Congress at Work Act

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Congress at Work Act

This resolution requires Members and Committees of the House of Representatives to publish monthly reports online that contain specified information related to legislative activities.

Bill 118 H.Res. 491, also known as the Congress at Work Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines and regulations for the operation of Congress, with the goal of increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the legislative process.

The Congress at Work Act includes provisions that require members of Congress to disclose any conflicts of interest, financial interests, or other potential biases that may influence their decision-making. This is aimed at promoting ethical behavior and ensuring that lawmakers act in the best interests of the American people.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the scheduling and organization of congressional sessions, committee meetings, and other legislative activities. By establishing clear guidelines for how Congress operates, the Congress at Work Act aims to streamline the legislative process and make it more accessible to the public. Overall, the Congress at Work Act is designed to improve the functioning of Congress and enhance the transparency and accountability of the legislative branch. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that lawmakers are working in the best interests of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 491

Introduced on
2023-06-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Congress at Work Act

This resolution requires Members and Committees of the House of Representatives to publish monthly reports online that contain specified information related to legislative activities.

Bill 118 H.Res. 491, also known as the Congress at Work Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines and regulations for the operation of Congress, with the goal of increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the legislative process.

The Congress at Work Act includes provisions that require members of Congress to disclose any conflicts of interest, financial interests, or other potential biases that may influence their decision-making. This is aimed at promoting ethical behavior and ensuring that lawmakers act in the best interests of the American people.

Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for the scheduling and organization of congressional sessions, committee meetings, and other legislative activities. By establishing clear guidelines for how Congress operates, the Congress at Work Act aims to streamline the legislative process and make it more accessible to the public. Overall, the Congress at Work Act is designed to improve the functioning of Congress and enhance the transparency and accountability of the legislative branch. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that lawmakers are working in the best interests of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRequiring Members of the House of Representatives to post monthly activity reports on their official public websites, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/14/2023

Congress at Work Act

This resolution requires Members and Committees of the House of Representatives to publish monthly reports online that contain specified information related to legislative activities.


Latest Action6/9/2023
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.