H.R. 4988 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
House Ethics Reform Act of 2006
H.R. 4988 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2006, sponsored by Joel Hefley with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
House Ethics Reform Act of 2006 - Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (Ethics Committee) to establish mandatory annual ethics training for Members of the House and officers. Requires a Member, officer, standing committee, and permanent select committee of the House to designate an employee to serve as its ethics officer.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joel Hefley (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1880) (Apr 27, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ethics Committee
- Rules Committee
More
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