Committee on House Administration, Ethics Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill seeks to implement significant reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within Congress. A central provision establishes a lifetime ban on former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying any Member, officer, or employee of the legislative branch. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of official funds for airline accommodations other than coach class for Members of Congress and legislative branch employees, with limited exceptions. The legislation also restricts certain benefits and services for former Members of the House of Representatives, such as access to the Hall of the House, athletic facilities, and the Members' Dining Room, unless a joint waiver is granted by the Speaker and Minority Leader. To address potential conflicts of interest, it prohibits current House Members from owning individual stocks of any corporation and from serving on the board of directors of any for-profit entity. Finally, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, ensuring that any future salary increases would require explicit legislative action. These measures collectively aim to curb perceived abuses of power and privilege within the legislative branch.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Congress
HUMBLE Act
USA119th CongressHR-2624| House
| Updated: 4/3/2025
This bill seeks to implement significant reforms aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within Congress. A central provision establishes a lifetime ban on former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying any Member, officer, or employee of the legislative branch. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of official funds for airline accommodations other than coach class for Members of Congress and legislative branch employees, with limited exceptions. The legislation also restricts certain benefits and services for former Members of the House of Representatives, such as access to the Hall of the House, athletic facilities, and the Members' Dining Room, unless a joint waiver is granted by the Speaker and Minority Leader. To address potential conflicts of interest, it prohibits current House Members from owning individual stocks of any corporation and from serving on the board of directors of any for-profit entity. Finally, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, ensuring that any future salary increases would require explicit legislative action. These measures collectively aim to curb perceived abuses of power and privilege within the legislative branch.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.