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HUMBLE Act

USA117th CongressHR-459| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Angie Craig

Angie Craig

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Ethics Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act or the HUMBLE Act This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress. The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban). This bill prohibits federal funds made available for the official travel of a Member or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. Such prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances. Certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public. Finally, the bill prohibits Members of the House from owning the common stock of any individual corporation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3419
HUMBLE Act
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ethics, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3419
    HUMBLE Act


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ethics, and the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1412: BLAST Act
  • HR 117-7782: Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act
  • S 117-546: BLAST Act
  • HR 117-230: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6920: No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
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HUMBLE Act

USA117th CongressHR-459| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2021
Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination Act or the HUMBLE Act This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress. The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban). This bill prohibits federal funds made available for the official travel of a Member or other officer or employee of the legislative branch from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class accommodations. Such prohibition is inapplicable for an individual if the use would be permitted for an employee of an agency subject to specified federal regulations for temporary duty travel allowances. Certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public. Finally, the bill prohibits Members of the House from owning the common stock of any individual corporation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3419
HUMBLE Act
Jan 25, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ethics, and the Judiciary, 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.
Mar 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3419
    HUMBLE Act


  • January 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ethics, and the Judiciary, 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.


  • March 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Angie Craig

Angie Craig

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Ethics Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1412: BLAST Act
  • HR 117-7782: Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act
  • S 117-546: BLAST Act
  • HR 117-230: Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6920: No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employeesCongressional oversightFinancial services and investmentsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressPublic participation and lobbyingSecuritiesSports and recreation facilitiesTransportation costsU.S. Capitol