HRES 526 · 100th Congress · Congress
A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Public Review Board and an Inspector General, and for other purposes.
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1988-08-11)
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Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add rule LI to establish a Public Review Board. Sets forth requirements for the six members of the Board. Prohibits more than three members from being of the same political party. Prohibits a member from being: (1) a Member or ex-Member of Congress; (2) a relative of a Member of Congress; (3) an officer or employee of any government; or (4) a registered lobbyist or foreign agent within the previous five years. Authorizes the Board to: (1) recommend to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct such actions as it deems appropriate to establish or enforce standards of official conduct for House Members, officers, and employees; (2) investigate any alleged violation of the Code of Official Conduct and recommend to the Committee any action deemed appropriate; and (3) report to the appropriate Federal or State authorities, with the approval of the House, any substantial evidence of a violation of any law which may have been disclosed in an investigation. Requires an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board before the Board makes any report or recommendation or undertakes an investigation. Sets forth administrative…
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only
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5 Democrats5 Republicans