HRES 436 · 102th Congress · Congress
Comprehensive Congressional Reform Resolution
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1992-04-23)
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Comprehensive Congressional Reform Resolution - Title I: Establishment of a Chief Financial Officer for the House of Representatives and the Elimination or Reduction of Patronage Positions - Amends rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives to eliminate the election of a Doorkeeper or Postmaster in the House. Requires the individual chosen for election as the Sergeant-at-Arms to be a nationally-respected law enforcement professional. Amends rules III and IV to revise the duties of the Clerk of the House and the Sergeant-at-Arms. Amends rules V and VI to: (1) eliminate the positions of Doorkeeper and Postmaster; and (2) create a position of Chief Financial Officer. Sets forth qualifications for the elected Chief Financial Officer. Outlines his or her duties. Prohibits the Chief Financial Officer from disclosing the identity of a complaining employee without the employee's consent unless such disclosure is unavoidable. Makes it a violation of rule LI for an employing authority to intimidate or take any reprisal against, an employee of the House because of a complaint made by the employee. Transfers the duties of the Postmaster of the House to the Chief Financial Officer. Am…
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