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Senate Gift Rule Reform Resolution

Introduced: May 25, 1995 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
This resolution expired with the 104th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules.
May 25, 1995
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Senate Gift Rule Reform Resolution - Amends rule XXXV (Gifts) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate or such person's spouse from knowingly accepting any gift from any person, organization, or corporation in excess of $100 (currently, any gifts aggregating more than $250) in any calendar year.

Deletes from items not included as such a gift: (1) a reception to honor such person; and (2) meals or beverages not consumed in connection with a gift of overnight lodging. Adds as items not included as such a gift: (1) free attendance at a widely attended event connected with official duties; (2) permissible travel, lodging, and meals at an event to raise funds for a bona fide charity if participation is determined to be in the interest of the Senate or the United States (excluding transportation and other expenses for a period exceeding three days exclusive of travel time within the United States or seven days exclusive of travel time outside the United States unless approved by the Select Committee on Ethics); and (3) a sponsor's unsolicited offer of free attendance at an event for an accompanying spouse if others in attendance will generally be accompanied by spouses or if such attendance is appropriate to assist in the representation of the Senate. Requires the Select Committee on Ethics to publish notice in the Congressional Record within 30 days after the attendance by a Member, officer, or employee at such an event. Subjects the attendance by an employee at such event to approval of the employee's supervisor.

What's happening now May 25, 1995

Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 126: Senate Gift Rule Reform Resolution. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-SRES-126/
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