116-hr-8305116th Congress

FAITH in Congress Act

Sponsored By: Representative Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]

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Summary

Foster Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor in Congress Act or the FAITH in Congress Act This bill establishes prohibitions related to the compensation of Members of Congress, lobbying activities, and consideration of legislation. Specifically, the bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid if both chambers of Congress have not (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by September 30. In addition, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and it prohibits generally the use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach class. Further, the bill prohibits former Members of Congress and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress, and it prohibits the House of Representatives from considering legislation that does not have demonstrable bipartisan support.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4]

    UT • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1]

    SC • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2020

  • Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 10/1/2020

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