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H.R. 414 102nd Congress House

To amend section 501 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 with respect to the prohibition on honoraria.

Introduced: January 3, 1991 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Conflict of interestsEthicsFederal employeesFederal officials
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 1991
See H.R.325.
Feb 7, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 6, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Jan 31, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 3, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 3, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 27, 1991

See H.R.325.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to modify the ban on honoraria to allow Federal officers and employees, other than Representatives in, or Delegates or Resident Commissioners to, the Congress and noncareer officers and employees whose rate of basic pay exceeds GS-15, to receive an honorarium for an article in a bona fide publication, a speech, or an appearance if: (1) the subject of the article, speech, or appearance and the reason for which the honorarium is paid is unrelated to the recipient's official duties or status; and (2) the party offering the honorarium has no interests that may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of the recipient's official duties. Prohibits the amount of honorarium accepted from exceeding the usual and customary fee for the services for which the honorarium is paid, up to $2,000. Subjects the acceptance of any honorarium to financial disclosure under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 325 Procedurally related To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 with respect to the prohibition on acceptance of honoraria.
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