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H.R.8422

CLEAN Act Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act

Introduced·4/21/26

The CLEAN Act makes House Resolution 895, establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics, permanent law.

The CLEAN Act enacts House Resolution 895 into permanent law, establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics as a standing committee. It limits board members to four two-year terms and mandates filling vacancies within 60 days. The Office cannot deny any constitutional rights and must inform individuals under review of their right to counsel. The Office of Congressional Ethics now operates with the same authority and responsibilities as other standing committees.

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History

Apr 21

House

Introduced in House

Apr 21

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.