HR 1768 · 105th Congress · Congress

Former Speakers Privilege Reform Act of 1997

Introduced 1997-06-03· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.(1997-06-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Former Speakers Privilege Reform Act of 1997 - Repeals provisions of H. Res. 1238, 91st Congress, thus terminating certain entitlements of former Speakers of the House of Representatives, such as: (1) retention of a Federal office (furnished and maintained by the Government) in the Member's congressional district after his or her expired term in office; (2) an allowance for payment of office and other expenses or administration of matters pertaining to incumbency in office as Representative and Speaker; (3) franked mail and printing privileges; and (4) staff assistance in connection with the administration, settlement, and conclusion of matters pertaining to, or arising out of, his or her incumbency in such office.…

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Cosponsors (9)

1 Democrat8 Republicans