HRES 250 · 104th Congress · Congress

To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for gift reform.

Introduced 1995-10-30· Sponsored by Rep. Waldholtz, Enid Greene [R-UT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(1995-11-16)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1995-11-16
Roll #809
Yea 422Nay 6
Democrats
191 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
230 Yea·3 Nay
PassedHouse · 1995-11-16
Roll #809
Yea 422Nay 6
Democrats
191 Yea·3 Nay
Republicans
230 Yea·3 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule LI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to replace provisions governing employment practices with provisions that prohibit a House Member, officer, or employee from knowingly accepting a gift except as provided in this Act. Allows such individual to accept a gift (other than cash or cash equivalent) which he or she reasonably and in good faith believes to have a value of less than $50 and a cumulative value from one source during a calendar year of less than $100. Provides that no gift with a value below ten dollars shall count towards the $100 annual limit. Considers a gift to a family member to be a gift to such Member, officer, or employee if given with his or her knowledge and acquiescence and if he or she has reason to believe that the gift was given because of his or her official position. Treats only the food and refreshment provided to such Member, officer, or employee as a gift if food and refreshment are also provided at the same time and place to such individual's spouse or dependent. Includes among exempted items: (1) contributions lawfully made under the Federal Election Campaign Act, a limited contribution for election to a State or local governmen…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans