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H. Res. 20 104th Congress House

To enhance public confidence in the United States Congress by amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to treat copyright royalties received by Members, officers and employees as honoraria.

Introduced: January 31, 1995 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Apr 27, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
Jan 4, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jan 4, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 27, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XLVII (regarding limitations on outside employment and earned income) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to include within the definition of "honorarium" copyright royalties, advances, or other forms of compensation (other than payments for actual expenses incurred for writing or editing) for the writing, editing, or creation of books, records, movies, other publications, or works of art during an individual's service as a House Member, officer, or employee. Prohibits such individuals from entering into contracts which would provide deferred compensation or royalties for works written or edited during such service.

Repeals provisions which exclude copyright royalties received from established publishers pursuant to usual and customary contractual terms from the definition of "outside earned income."

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 20: To enhance public confidence in the United States Congress by amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to treat copyright royalties received by Members, officers and employees as honoraria.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-20/
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"H. Res. 20: To enhance public confidence in the United States Congress by amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to treat copyright royalties received by Members, officers and employees as honoraria.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-20/.
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H. Res. 20, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HRES-20/.
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