Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments...
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.
This bill, HR1164, proposes a requirement for Members of Congress who are asked to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to specific claims to publicly explain why they are being asked to make these reimbursements. This explanation would be made before the Clerk of the House and would be disclosed to the public.
The bill would affect Members of Congress who are required to repay funds under certain circumstances. It aims to ensure transparency by requiring them to publicly disclose the reasons for any reimbursements they must make.
As of April 13, 2026, HR1164 has been introduced and referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Rules. These committees will review the bill and decide the next steps for its consideration.
