RepublicanBill · H.Res. 1164· House(119-HRES-1164)

Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.

Rep. Bice
Age: 53 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
4/13/2026
Last activity
4/13/2026 — 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
Stephanie Bice
Cosponsors
Republican - 12Democrat - 0
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution establishes requirements for Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners who must reimburse the U.S. Treasury for certain payments. After a report is submitted to the Committee on House Administration, the Clerk will distribute it to the relevant individuals and the Sergeant-at-Arms. Required individuals must personally appear in the House well for a public reading of their name, the payment amount, and reimbursement status. Failure to comply results in the suspension of committee assignments and leadership duties. Former Members face restrictions on entering the House Hall until they complete reimbursement and the public reading process.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7

    The bill mandates a public reading of the name, amount, and reimbursement status of Members in the House well.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5

    The resolution establishes a mechanism to ensure Members reimburse the Treasury for specific payments.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+4

    The resolution's preamble highlights the prevention of sexual harassment and unwelcome sexual advances.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.