Former members of Congress could never be paid to lobby Congress after leaving office. Current House members would face new limits on travel, stocks, company boards, and automatic pay increases.
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HUMBLE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 2624: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects members of Congress, former members, elected congressional officers, and some legislative branch staff. Former officials would face a lifetime limit on paid lobbying of Congress. Current House members would face new rules on stocks, company boards, travel, and pay. Former House members would lose some special access and services unless House leaders grant a public exception.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change what members of Congress can do for money, benefits, and outside work. It tries to reduce the chance that public office turns into paid influence after someone leaves Congress. It also aims to make travel, perks, investments, board seats, and pay rules stricter. The bill does not say how much money it would save or how it would affect who chooses to run for Congress.
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