Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a resolution implementing the recommendations of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task Force.

Highlights:

• Grants the ranking minority member of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct the authority to place items on the agenda.

• Stipulates that complaints filed by non-members must be sponsored by a member of the House.

• Requires the approval of the majority of the committee in order for a subcommittee to broaden the investigation.

• Establishes a pool of 20 House members from outside the committee to help with investigations (10 members from each party).

• Creates permanent, nonpartisan legal staff for the committee.

• Recognizes strict standards of confidentiality.

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