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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: March 15, 2007
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Became law
Mar 15, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Mar 15, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from state and local governments.
Allows Members, officers, or employees of the House to accept from a state or local government reimbursement (including payment in kind) for necessary transportation, lodging, and related expenses for travel to a meeting, speaking engagement, factfinding trip, or similar event related to officeholder duties.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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