Plain Language Summary
# CLEAN Congress Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The CLEAN Congress Act would impose two main restrictions on Congress. First, it would require that any bill, order, or resolution sent to the President contain only a single subject, which must be clearly described in the bill's title. Second, it would eliminate any existing laws that give special exemptions to members of Congress or their staff—meaning Congress members would have to follow the same rules as everyone else in areas where they currently have exemptions. **Who It Affects:** This legislation primarily affects Congress members and their employees, but also has broader implications for how legislation is written and passed.
The single-subject requirement could affect any lawmaker drafting bills, while the exemption removal could impact various federal laws where Congress members currently have special carve-outs. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. The bill has not been enacted into law.
CRS Official Summary
Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Congress Act or the CLEAN Congress Act This bill (1) requires bills, orders, resolutions, or votes submitted by Congress to the President to include only one subject that is clearly and descriptively expressed in the measure's title; and (2) makes ineffective any provision of law that excludes its application to a Member of Congress or to an employee in a Member's office.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.