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Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act

USA116th CongressHR-1181| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
Cheri Bustos

Cheri Bustos

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (23)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act This bill requires certain federal employees to notify Congress at least 30 days before spending more than $5,000 to furnish or redecorate their offices. The bill applies to individuals who are (1) the head of a federal agency, or (2) occupy a position in the federal government that requires confirmation by the Senate. The notice must include (1) a justification and explanation for the expenditure, and (2) an overview of the current state of agency affairs. Individuals who fail to comply with the notice requirement must repay the Treasury for the expenditures that exceed $5,000.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act

USA116th CongressHR-1181| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2019
Reining in Irresponsible Decorating Expenses Act This bill requires certain federal employees to notify Congress at least 30 days before spending more than $5,000 to furnish or redecorate their offices. The bill applies to individuals who are (1) the head of a federal agency, or (2) occupy a position in the federal government that requires confirmation by the Senate. The notice must include (1) a justification and explanation for the expenditure, and (2) an overview of the current state of agency affairs. Individuals who fail to comply with the notice requirement must repay the Treasury for the expenditures that exceed $5,000.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Cheri Bustos

Cheri Bustos

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (23)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Katie Hill (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmployee hiringFederal officialsGovernment buildings, facilities, and property