HRES 257 · 95th Congress · Congress

Resolution to amend House Rule XLIII to prohibit Members from using funds other than those specifically appropriated by Congress for the purpose of fulfilling their activities as Federal officeholders.

Introduced 1977-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]· House

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Latest: Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.(1977-02-07)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule XLIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of Congress from using funds, other than those specifically appropriated by Congress, for the purpose of fulfilling their activities as Federal office holders.…

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Cosponsors (11)

8 Democrats3 Republicans
Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1]
Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5]
Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]
Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]CA
Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]
Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]
Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2]
Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]
Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]
Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]
Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8]