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US HR99

US HR99
CLEAN Congress Act Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act


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Introduced
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple sub- jects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act" or the "CLEAN Congress Act", has two key provisions. First, it prohibits Congress from presenting a single bill or joint resolution to the President that contains multiple subjects, requiring each bill or resolution to focus on a single, clearly expressed topic. Second, it requires that any law that provides an exception for members of Congress or their staff must be eliminated, ensuring that members of Congress are subject to the same laws as the general public, with the exception of provisions that allow them to carry out their official legislative duties.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/01/2021)

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