FAITH in Congress Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 23, 2018)
Foster Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor in Congress Act or the FAITH in Congress Act
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid if both chambers of Congress have not: (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by September 30.
The bill also includes provisions that:
- eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress;
- prohibit funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach-class, with some exceptions;
- prohibit former Members of Congress and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress; and
- prohibit the House of Representatives from considering legislation that does not have demonstrable bipartisan support.
What just happenedMay 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2018
- May 23, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - May 23, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
Rules Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - May 23, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, the Judiciary, and 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.
Committee on House Administration - May 23, 2018IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4697-4698)
- May 23, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 23, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House