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CLEAN Congress Act

USA119th CongressHR-157| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed "Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act" aims to enhance legislative transparency and accountability by introducing two key reforms. It mandates that any bill or resolution presented to the President must address no more than one subject , which must be clearly expressed in its title, thereby preventing the practice of bundling unrelated issues. Furthermore, the bill requires the equal application of all laws to Members of Congress and their employees, effectively nullifying any existing legal exceptions for them. This provision ensures that elected officials are subject to the same legal standards as the general public. However, it clarifies that this equal application does not restrict Members or staff from performing official legislative duties, such as accessing the Capitol.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-160
CLEAN Congress Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-99
CLEAN Congress Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-155
CLEAN Congress Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-160
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-99
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-155
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Congressional officers and employeesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress

CLEAN Congress Act

USA119th CongressHR-157| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
The proposed "Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act" aims to enhance legislative transparency and accountability by introducing two key reforms. It mandates that any bill or resolution presented to the President must address no more than one subject , which must be clearly expressed in its title, thereby preventing the practice of bundling unrelated issues. Furthermore, the bill requires the equal application of all laws to Members of Congress and their employees, effectively nullifying any existing legal exceptions for them. This provision ensures that elected officials are subject to the same legal standards as the general public. However, it clarifies that this equal application does not restrict Members or staff from performing official legislative duties, such as accessing the Capitol.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-160
CLEAN Congress Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-99
CLEAN Congress Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-155
CLEAN Congress Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-160
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-99
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-155
    CLEAN Congress Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Judiciary Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional officers and employeesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress