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HUMBLE Act

Introduced: January 25, 2021 Introduced by: Craig, Angie Democratic · Minnesota See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ethics, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act or the HUMBLE Act

This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress.

The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban).

This bill prohibits federal funds made available for the official travel of a Member or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations.

Such prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances.

Certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.

Finally, the bill prohibits Members of the House from owning the common stock of any individual corporation.

What's happening now March 5, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4