Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1609

Caption

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

Impact

The passing of HR1609 would have significant implications for the House of Representatives' procedures in managing misconduct investigations. By mandating the preservation and public release of the Committee's findings, the resolution aims to enhance transparency and reinforce the integrity of congressional proceedings. This could set a precedent for how future investigations are handled and how information related to misconduct is shared with the public, potentially leading to greater scrutiny of member conduct.

Summary

House Resolution 1609 directs the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of its review regarding the alleged misconduct of Representative Matthew Louis Gaetz II while he served in the House of Representatives. The resolution highlights the Committee's authority to investigate potential violations of conduct rules and federal law, including serious allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, improper gifts, and misuse of resources. The proposed action underscores the importance of maintaining ethical standards within legislative operations and ensuring accountability among members of Congress.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HR1609 may reveal a divide among legislators regarding the privacy versus transparency of ethics investigations. Some may view the public release of findings as a necessary measure to uphold the integrity of the House, while others may argue that such actions could compromise the confidentiality of witnesses and the integrity of the investigation process. Furthermore, the focus on specific allegations against a prominent member could also provoke political tensions, particularly between opposing party factions.

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Previously Filed As

US HR1603

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

US HR1584

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and release records of the Committee's review of the alleged misconduct of Matthew Louis Gaetz II of Florida while serving as a Member of the House of Representatives.

US HR1608

Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.

US HR198

Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.

US HR201

Removing certain Members from standing committees of the House of Representatives.

US SB5093

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act of 2024

US HR504

Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

US HR23

Proxy Voting for New Parents ResolutionThis resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition.Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks.To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote. The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy authorization by (1) casting the Member’s own vote; (2) recording the Member’s own presence in the House or in the Committee of the Whole; or (3) in a committee, by submitting a signed letter to the chair and ranking minority member.

US HR918

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

US HR493

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must take urgent, coordinated action to address the national housing crisis through preservation and production of affordable housing.

Similar Bills

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