H.Res. 280 · 112th Congress

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent any Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from benefitting financially from a vote to change the statutory limit on the public debt.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2011-05-26
Latest action
2011-05-26 · Introduced in House

Summary

Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from buying or selling any stock, bond, currency, commodity, or precious metal within 72 hours before or after a vote in the House to change the statutory limit on the public debt.