HR537: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify that the payment of a bail bond constitutes a gift for purposes of the Rules.
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Summary
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify that the payment of a bail bond constitutes a gift for purposes of the Rules.
Plain-language summary
This bill would change the official rules that govern how House members can accept gifts and financial help. Specifically, it clarifies that when someone pays a House member's bail bond—money put up to get someone out of jail temporarily—that payment counts as a gift. The House ethics rules limit what gifts members can accept from lobbyists and others. This was introduced by Representative Steve Cohen and is currently in the introductory stage.
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HR537: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify that the payment…