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CLEAN Congress Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 155

The CLEAN Congress Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 155, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting transparency and accountability within the legislative branch. The main goal of the bill is to address issues of corruption and conflicts of interest among members of Congress.

One key provision of the CLEAN Congress Act is the requirement for members of Congress to disclose any financial transactions or investments they make while in office. This is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that lawmakers are acting in the best interest of the public rather than their own personal gain.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in the lobbying process. It requires lobbyists to disclose any contributions or gifts they provide to members of Congress, as well as any meetings or communications they have with lawmakers. This is intended to prevent undue influence from special interest groups and ensure that decisions made by Congress are in the best interest of the American people. Overall, the CLEAN Congress Act seeks to promote integrity and accountability within the US Congress by increasing transparency and reducing the potential for corruption. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to promoting ethical behavior among lawmakers.

Congressional Summary of HR 155

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act or the CLEAN Congress Act

This bill (1) requires bills, orders, resolutions, or votes submitted by Congress to the President to include only one subject that is clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title; and (2) makes ineffective any provision of law that excludes its application to a Member of Congress or to an employee in a Member's office.

Current Status of Bill HR 155

Bill HR 155 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 155 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HR 155's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 155

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 155

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional officers and employees
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 155

CLEAN Congress Act
CLEAN Congress Act
Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act
To prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress.

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