Bill · H.R. 3528· House(119-HR-3528)
RUBIO Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Amo
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Reaffirming Unified Boundaries for Integrity and Oversight Act" or the "RUBIO Act," aims to restrict the roles of the Secretary of State. It prohibits the Secretary of State from holding or performing the duties of any other Federal position. Additionally, the Act prevents Federal funds from being used for the Secretary's salary or expenses if they take on such other roles. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Amo and Mr. Olszewski.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintenance of Clear Job Boundaries: By preventing the Secretary of State from performing duties for other Federal positions, the bill ensures the role remains focused on its specific responsibilities under Section 2.
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Fiscal Accountability: The bill ensures that Federal funds are not used for the salary or expenses of the Secretary if they are acting in other Federal roles, providing a financial safeguard under Section 2.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan