HRES 436 · 102th Congress · Congress

Comprehensive Congressional Reform Resolution

Introduced 1992-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1992-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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