CLEAN Act
The CLEAN Act makes permanent a 2017 House resolution that establishes stricter rules for the House Office of Congressional Ethics. It limits board members to four two-year terms, requires vacancies to be filled within 60 days, and ensures members facing investigations have the right to legal representation. The bill also mandates that the ethics board cannot take actions that would violate constitutional rights. These changes directly affect the structure and operations of the House ethics oversight body.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Apr 21, 2026
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Maggie Goodlander
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Harrigan
RRepublican
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