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DemocratBill · H.Res. 471· House(119-HRES-471)

Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

Rep. Craig
Age: 54 years
Minnesota
Introduced
6/4/2025
Last activity
6/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Sponsored by
Angie Craig
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 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, titled the "Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution," seeks to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives. It aims to prohibit Members of the House from serving on the boards of directors for any for-profit entity. The change would apply to Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. This amendment would be inserted as a new clause within Rule XXIII.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    Reducing financial conflicts of interest enhances the perceived transparency and integrity of the House.

  • Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+4

    Prohibiting board service limits the direct intersection of private corporate interests and public policy.

  • Does this make elections run better?+3

    By restricting outside corporate influence, it aims to increase the integrity of the legislative process.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?-2

    May limit opportunities for wealthy individuals to gain influence through board service.

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-2

    Limits the avenues for political figures to integrate with high-net-worth corporate structures.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-2

    Reduces potential access points for corporate-political influence.