Session 117

HR 7135

NOPE Act

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Session 117

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Session 117

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The NOPE Act aims to increase accountability and reduce perks for members of Congress. It establishes a five-year ban on lobbying for former members, restricts congressional salaries if a budget resolution isn't agreed upon by April 15th, eliminates automatic pay adjustments, and prohibits the use of taxpayer funds for first-class airline travel. The bill also seeks to prevent congressional staff from using funds for non-coach class airline accommodations.

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2022-03-17House

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

2022-03-17House

2022-03-17

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HR 7135

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