Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately notify the full House of Representatives with respect to the names of the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos' bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against Representative Santos in May 2023 by the Department of Justice, and submit to the House of Representatives an interim report on the investigation into Representative Santos not later than July 17, 2023, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PMSummary of Bill HRES 531
Bill 118 HRES 531, also known as the "Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to Notify the Full House Regarding Representative Santos' Bail Bond Guarantors Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of transparency and accountability within the House of Representatives.The bill specifically directs the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately inform the full House of Representatives about the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos' bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against him by the Department of Justice in May 2023. This information is crucial for ensuring that there is transparency in the handling of legal matters involving members of Congress.
Additionally, the bill requires the Committee on Ethics to submit an interim report on the investigation into Representative Santos no later than July 17, 2023. This report will provide an update on the progress of the investigation and any findings that have been made thus far. Overall, the purpose of Bill 118 HRES 531 is to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the House of Representatives. By requiring the disclosure of information regarding Representative Santos' bail bond guarantors and providing regular updates on the investigation into his actions, the bill aims to uphold the integrity of the legislative body and ensure that members are held to the highest standards of conduct.
Congressional Summary of HRES 531
This bill requires the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to report to the full House certain information pertaining to its investigation of Representative George Santos. In particular, the committee must report (1) whether Representative Santos disclosed the names of the individuals who guaranteed his bond and, if so, the identities of those individuals; and (2) interim findings of its investigation.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 531
Bill HRES 531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill HRES 531 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2023. Bill HRES 531's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ethics. as of June 21, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 531
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately notify the full House of Representatives with respect to the names of the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos' bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against Representative Santos in May 2023 by the Department of Justice, and submit to the House of Representatives an interim report on the investigation into Representative Santos not later than July 17, 2023, and for other purposes.Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately notify the full House of Representatives with respect to the names of the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos' bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against Representative Santos in May 2023 by the Department of Justice, and submit to the House of Representatives an interim report on the investigation into Representative Santos not later than July 17, 2023, and for other purposes.Comments
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