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H. Res. 273 97th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to eliminate the limitations on outside earned income of Members of the House.

Introduced: November 13, 1981 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 97th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 13, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Nov 13, 1981
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 Latest action November 13, 1981

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal rule XLVII relating to limitations on outside earned income of Members of the House.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 273: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to eliminate the limitations on outside earned income of Members of the House.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-273/
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"H. Res. 273: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to eliminate the limitations on outside earned income of Members of the House.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-273/.
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H. Res. 273, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-273/.
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