HR 5068
Serve the People, Not the Swamp Act
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Bill overview
The Serve the People, Not the Swamp Act proposes significant changes to congressional operations and ethics rules. It aims to curb congressional influence peddling by establishing a five-year lobbying ban for former Executive Schedule appointees and Members of Congress, and a five-year ban for those in similar positions. The bill also seeks to prevent congressional recesses until a balanced budget resolution is in place and terminates further retirement coverage for current members of Congress under the Federal Employees Retirement System. Finally, it restricts congressional adjournment periods to ensure budget discussions occur.
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Mike Gallagher
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