Expressing support for a comprehensive political reform plan.

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Explore the details of House Bill 938 Expressing support for a comprehensive political reform plan. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/24/2024, 11:00 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 938

Bill 118 HRES 938, also known as the Expressing Support for a Comprehensive Political Reform Plan, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address various issues related to political reform in the United States.

The bill highlights the need for comprehensive political reform to address concerns such as campaign finance, gerrymandering, and voter suppression. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring fair and transparent elections, as well as promoting greater accountability and integrity in the political process.

Specifically, the bill calls for measures such as implementing public financing of elections, establishing independent redistricting commissions to combat gerrymandering, and expanding voting rights protections to prevent voter suppression. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 938 seeks to promote a more equitable and democratic political system in the United States by addressing key issues that impact the integrity of elections and the functioning of government. It underscores the importance of political reform in ensuring that the voices of all citizens are heard and represented in the political process.

Congressional Summary of HRES 938

This resolution supports a comprehensive political reform plan.

Specifically, it recognizes the importance of a plan which

prohibits all Members of Congress and those running for a House or Senate seat from accepting contributions from political action committees and lobbyists, and imposes a lifetime lobbying ban on Members of Congress;
bans Members of Congress from holding and trading individual stocks during the Member's tenure;
establishes 12-year term limits for Members of Congress;
institutes a binding code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices; and
implements 18-year term limits and regular appointments for Supreme Court Justices.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 938

Bill HRES 938 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2023. Bill HRES 938 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2023. Bill HRES 938's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 938

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 938

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 938

Expressing support for a comprehensive political reform plan.Expressing support for a comprehensive political reform plan.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 938

Ro Khanna

California(Democrat)

David J. Trone

Maryland(Democrat)

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