Bill > HR459

This bill, the Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act (HUMBLE Act), proposes several key changes: 1. It prohibits former members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office, amending the existing law to strengthen this restriction. 2. It prohibits the use of government funds for airline accommodations other than coach-class for members of Congress and legislative branch employees, with limited exceptions. 3. It eliminates certain benefits and services (such as access to the House facilities) for former members of the House of Representatives, unless a waiver is granted by the Speaker and Minority Leader. 4. It bans members of the House of Representatives from owning individual corporate stocks, effective immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. The overall aim of this bill is to address perceived issues of "unchecked member benefits" and lobbying influence, by placing new restrictions and limitations on the activities and privileges of current and former members of Congress.