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FAITH in Congress Act

USA116th CongressHR-8305| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Stephanie N. Murphy

Stephanie N. Murphy

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Foster Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor in Congress Act or the FAITH in Congress Act This bill establishes prohibitions related to the compensation of Members of Congress, lobbying activities, and consideration of legislation. Specifically, the bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid if both chambers of Congress have not (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by September 30. In addition, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and it prohibits generally the use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach class. Further, the bill prohibits former Members of Congress and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress, and it prohibits the House of Representatives from considering legislation that does not have demonstrable bipartisan support.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 116-751: No Vote, No Raise Act
  • S 116-1444: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
  • HR 116-3687: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1145: BLAST Act
  • HR 116-3260: No Raise for Congress Act
AppropriationsAviation and airportsBudget processCongressional officers and employeesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHouse of RepresentativesInflation and pricesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPublic participation and lobbyingTransportation costsTravel and tourism

FAITH in Congress Act

USA116th CongressHR-8305| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Foster Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor in Congress Act or the FAITH in Congress Act This bill establishes prohibitions related to the compensation of Members of Congress, lobbying activities, and consideration of legislation. Specifically, the bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid if both chambers of Congress have not (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by September 30. In addition, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and it prohibits generally the use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach class. Further, the bill prohibits former Members of Congress and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress, and it prohibits the House of Representatives from considering legislation that does not have demonstrable bipartisan support.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
Stephanie N. Murphy

Stephanie N. Murphy

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (8)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 116-751: No Vote, No Raise Act
  • S 116-1444: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
  • HR 116-3687: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1145: BLAST Act
  • HR 116-3260: No Raise for Congress Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsAviation and airportsBudget processCongressional officers and employeesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHouse of RepresentativesInflation and pricesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPublic participation and lobbyingTransportation costsTravel and tourism