0
0
0
Congress at Work Act
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 491
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 491
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.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HRES 491
Bill HRES 491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HRES 491 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HRES 491's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of June 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 491
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 491
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 491
Congress at Work Act
Congress at Work Act
Requiring Members of the House of Representatives to post monthly activity reports on their official public websites, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 491
Latest Bills
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 2026
