CLEAN Act

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.