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H. Res. 590 96th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives respecting Members who have been indicted for criminal offenses.

Introduced: March 3, 1980 See on congress.gov
Congress Congressional ethicsCrime preventionCriminal investigationHouse of Representatives
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 3, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Mar 3, 1980
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 3, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives to direct that upon commencement of a criminal case against a Member, such Member shall refrain from participation in his committee meetings or votings in the House, until such charges result in dismissal or termination with the Member being found innocent.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 590: A resolution to amend the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives respecting Members who have been indicted for criminal offenses.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-590/
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"H. Res. 590: A resolution to amend the Code of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives respecting Members who have been indicted for criminal offenses.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-590/.
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H. Res. 590, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-590/.
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