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H. Res. 960 109th Congress House

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.

Introduced: July 27, 2006 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 109th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, so it is no longer active.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 House Committee on Rules.
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 Latest action July 27, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception of gifts from state and local governments from the limitations on acceptance of such gifts by Members, officers, and employees of the House (thus applying such limitations to such gifts).

Considers a reimbursement to such individuals from a state or local government for travel-related expenses in connection with their duties as an officeholder as a reimbursement to the House and not a prohibited gift.

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 Cosponsors 3
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Fortuno, Luis
· Sep 6, 2006
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jul 28, 2006
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Jul 27, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 960: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-960/
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"H. Res. 960: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-960/.
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H. Res. 960, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-960/.
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