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New House Employee Rules: Background Checks and Foreign Payments Reporting

New rules mandate criminal background checks for all House of Representatives employees to enhance security. Additionally, employees must report any payments or agreements with foreign governments, increasing transparency and public trust in congressional staff.
Key points
All House of Representatives employees, new and existing, must undergo criminal background checks by the U.S. Capitol Police.
Employees must report payments or agreements with foreign governments from the past three years, and disclose foreign citizenship.
Reports on foreign government payments will be publicly available on the House Clerk's website, enhancing transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_500
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require employees of the House to be subject to criminal background checks conducted by the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_500.

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 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All House of Representatives employees, new and existing, must undergo criminal background checks by the U.S. Capitol Police.
  • Employees must report payments or agreements with foreign governments from the past three years, and disclose foreign citizenship.
  • Reports on foreign government payments will be publicly available on the House Clerk's website, enhancing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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