Bill · H.R. 2624· House(119-HR-2624)
HUMBLE Act
- Introduced
- 4/3/2025
- Last activity
- 4/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government 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.
- Sponsored by
- Angie Craig
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HUMBLE Act aims to change several rules regarding how Members of Congress operate and receive benefits. It prohibits former Members and elected officers from lobbying Congress after they leave office. The bill also restricts official travel funds to coach-class airline accommodations for Members and legislative branch employees. Additionally, it strips certain benefits and services from former Members of the House of Representatives. The legislation prohibits Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners from owning individual corporate stocks or serving on boards of for-profit entities. Finally, it eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+6
The bill strictly prohibits former Members and officers from lobbying Congress.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by restricting stock ownership and board service for Members.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
It introduces fiscal constraints on congressional compensation and travel expenses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Lobbying Restrictions: By prohibiting former Senators, House Members, and elected officers from communicating with or appearing before Congress to influence matters on behalf of others, the bill changes how former officials can interact with the legislative branch (Section 2).
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Travel Savings: The bill restricts the use of official funds for airline travel to coach-class accommodations, which includes the lowest fare offered, such as economy or tourist class (Section 3).
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Reduced Member Benefits: Former Members of the House may lose access to certain benefits such as the House dining room, athletic facilities, and specific parking spaces (Section 4).
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Stock Ownership Restrictions: The bill prevents Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners from owning the common stock of any individual corporation (Section 5).
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Board Service Restrictions: The legislation prohibits Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners from serving on the board of directors of any for-profit entity (Section 7).
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Pay Adjustment Changes: The act repeals the provision for automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Congressional Privileges: Former Members of the House may lose access to specific services like the House document room, the House Legislative Resource Center, and the Hall of the House, unless a waiver is granted by the Speaker and minority leader (Section 4).
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Travel Limitations: Members of Congress and legislative branch employees are prohibited from using funds for airline accommodations other than coach class, subject to specific regulatory exceptions (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+6Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Reduces Government Spending+2
- 4/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ethics, Rules, and Oversight and Government 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota