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H.R. 7673 96th Congress House

A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when appropriate, to direct the Committee on…

Official title: A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when ap… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when appropriate, to direct the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a formal investigation of any such complaint, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 26, 1980 Introduced by: Chuck Grassley Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 26, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jun 26, 1980
Introduced in House
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Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Title I: Citizens' Oversight Panel - Establishes the Citizens' Oversight Panel consisting of private persons to accept written, sworn complaints alleging that any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives violated the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives, any law, or other standard of conduct applicable to the conduct of such Member, officer, or employee. Requires the Panel, when appropriate, to refer such complaints to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives for investigation.

Title II: Amendment to the Rules of the House of Representatives - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Rules of the House.

Title II: Effective Date - Makes this Act effective on January 1, 1981.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7673: A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when appropriate, to direct the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a formal investigation of any such complaint, and for other purposes.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-7673/
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"H.R. 7673: A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when appropriate, to direct the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a formal investigation of any such complaint, and for other purposes.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-7673/.
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H.R. 7673, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-7673/.
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[H.R. 7673: A bill to establish a Citizens Oversight Panel to accept complaints filed against Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives, and when appropriate, to direct the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a formal investigation of any such complaint, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-7673/)
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