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No Salary for Federal Employees Convicted of Contempt of Congress

This bill aims to stop federal funds from being used to pay the salaries of government employees who have been finally convicted of contempt of Congress. This means if a federal official is found guilty of disrespecting Congress, their taxpayer-funded salary will be withheld. The goal is to increase accountability of officials to Congress.
Key points
The bill prohibits funding salaries for federal employees finally convicted of contempt of Congress.
A final conviction means the appeal period has expired or the appeals process is complete.
The purpose is to enhance accountability of officials to congressional demands.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_706
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Process start date: 2023-09-20