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Increased Transparency for U.S. Congressional Staff Earnings

New rules enhance financial transparency for U.S. Congressional employees. Their supervisors will be required to report and publish information about their outside income, aiming to ensure greater accountability and public trust.
Key points
Supervisors of U.S. Congressional staff must report employees' outside income from non-federal sources.
Information on the sources and amounts of these earnings will be publicly available on ethics committee websites.
The goal is to increase transparency and accountability for individuals working for elected officials.
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Print number: 116_HCONRES_62
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2019-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Requiring the supervisors of employees of Congressional offices to submit reports on the outside compensation earned by such employees, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_62.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supervisors of U.S. Congressional staff must report employees' outside income from non-federal sources.
  • Information on the sources and amounts of these earnings will be publicly available on ethics committee websites.
  • The goal is to increase transparency and accountability for individuals working for elected officials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

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