Bill · H.R. 8422· House(119-HR-8422)
CLEAN Act
- Introduced
- 4/21/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act" or the "CLEAN Act," aims to make House Resolution 895 permanent law. It establishes the Office of Congressional Ethics as a standing committee of the House of Representatives. The legislation sets specific rules for board members, including term limits and procedures for filling vacancies. It also outlines protections for individuals undergoing reviews by the board. Additionally, it ensures the Office cannot violate constitutional rights.
Yes
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The legislation protects the constitutional rights of those under review by mandating the right to legal counsel.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill establishes the Office of Congressional Ethics as a permanent standing committee to oversee ethics and accountability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Term Limits for Board Members: By preventing any person from serving more than 4 2-year terms, the bill establishes a limit on how long a member can stay on the board (Section 2, paragraph 3).
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Protection of Legal Rights: Individuals undergoing a preliminary or second-phase review are explicitly informed of their right to be represented by counsel (Section 2, paragraph 7).
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Non-Retaliation for Legal Defense: The bill ensures that choosing to invoke the right to counsel will not be held negatively against a person (Section 2, paragraph 7).
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Constitutional Safeguards: The Office is prohibited from taking any action that would deny a person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States (Section 2, paragraph 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Removal of Board Members: Any current member serving a term that exceeds the new limitations must be removed from the board within 30 days of the Act's enactment (Section 2, paragraph 6).
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
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Maggie GoodlanderDemocrat · New Hampshire
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina