Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
A Republican resolution with 12 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution establishes requirements for Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners who must reimburse the U.S. Treasury for certain payments. After a report is submitted to the Committee on House Administration, the Clerk will distribute it to the relevant individuals and the Sergeant-at-Arms. Required individuals must personally appear in the House well for a public reading of their name, the payment amount, and reimbursement status. Failure to comply results in the suspension of committee assignments and leadership duties. Former Members face restrictions on entering the House Hall until they complete reimbursement and the public reading process.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates a public reading of the name, amount, and reimbursement status of Members in the House well.
- Scored +5
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The resolution establishes a mechanism to ensure Members reimburse the Treasury for specific payments.
- Scored +4
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The resolution's preamble highlights the prevention of sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Public Accountability and Transparency: The resolution requires a public reading in the well of the House that includes the Member's name, the amount to be reimbursed, and whether they have completed the payment. This provides public disclosure regarding the reasons for the reimbursement (Section 1(b)).
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Enforcement of Standards: The bill creates consequences for those who do not comply with the public reading requirement, such as pausing their ability to serve on committees or hold leadership positions (Section 1(c)).
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Restoration of Privileges: For former Members, the process provides a specific pathway to have their privilege of admission to the House Hall restored once they have completed the reimbursement and the public reading (Section 1(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Professional Standing and Duties: Members who fail to comply with the public reading requirement within 30 days will cease all activity related to their committee appointments and leadership roles, such as being a Speaker, Majority Leader, or Minority Leader (Section 1(c)).
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Restrictions on Former Members: Former Members who have not completed their reimbursement are prohibited from being admitted to the Hall of the House or the rooms leading to it (Section 1(d)).
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Potential for Additional Investigations: Any allegation of material deception or failure to comply with this specific resolution is treated as a separate matter for investigation by the Committee on Ethics (Section 1(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a public reading of the name, amount, and reimbursement status of Members in the House well.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The resolution establishes a mechanism to ensure Members reimburse the Treasury for specific payments.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution's preamble highlights the prevention of sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill addresses accountability for sexual harassment and unwelcome conduct which disproportionately affects women.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/13/2026
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Robert AderholtRepublican · Alabama
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Ashley HinsonRepublican · Iowa
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Tracey MannRepublican · Kansas
Gregory MurphyRepublican · North Carolina
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Bruce WestermanRepublican · Arkansas