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CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-8422| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to make the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) a permanent entity by enacting House Resolution 895 into law, treating it as a standing committee for specific purposes and updating committee references. It establishes a four two-year term limit for OCE board members, requiring vacancies to be filled within 60 days and mandating the removal of any current members exceeding these limits within 30 days of enactment. The legislation also clarifies that the board can operate even if a vacancy is not filled on time, unless its membership drops below three. Crucially, it ensures that individuals undergoing review by the OCE are informed of their right to be represented by counsel , and that invoking this right cannot be held against them. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the Office from taking any action that would deny any person their constitutional rights or protections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    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.

Congress

CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-8422| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill aims to make the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) a permanent entity by enacting House Resolution 895 into law, treating it as a standing committee for specific purposes and updating committee references. It establishes a four two-year term limit for OCE board members, requiring vacancies to be filled within 60 days and mandating the removal of any current members exceeding these limits within 30 days of enactment. The legislation also clarifies that the board can operate even if a vacancy is not filled on time, unless its membership drops below three. Crucially, it ensures that individuals undergoing review by the OCE are informed of their right to be represented by counsel , and that invoking this right cannot be held against them. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the Office from taking any action that would deny any person their constitutional rights or protections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    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.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (2)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted