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Congress Pay, Travel, and Lobbying Reforms

This bill introduces changes regarding the salaries of Members of Congress, official travel rules, and post-employment lobbying restrictions. It aims to increase accountability and transparency in the actions of public representatives, which may indirectly impact citizens' trust in public institutions.
Key points
Congressional salaries may be withheld if they fail to agree on a budget on time, encouraging quicker action.
Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, meaning their salaries will not increase without additional decisions.
Prohibition of first-class travel for Members of Congress and legislative branch employees for official travel, aiming to reduce public costs.
Extension of the lobbying ban for former Members of Congress from 2 to 5 years after leaving office, intended to limit influence on political decisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7135
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NOPE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7135.

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 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congressional salaries may be withheld if they fail to agree on a budget on time, encouraging quicker action.
  • Elimination of automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, meaning their salaries will not increase without additional decisions.
  • Prohibition of first-class travel for Members of Congress and legislative branch employees for official travel, aiming to reduce public costs.
  • Extension of the lobbying ban for former Members of Congress from 2 to 5 years after leaving office, intended to limit influence on political decisions.
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. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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