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House Ethics Manual 2022 Edition

House Ethics Manual 2022 Edition

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Travel paid for, or reimbursed, by a person or entity other than you is considered a gift and subject to the House Gift Rule and the prohibition on soliciting gifts.[1]

[1] House rule 25, cl. 5; 5 U.S.C. § 7353

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I. Prohibition on Solicitation

You may not solicit anything of value for yourself or others, including travel.[2] If you asked to attend a trip, or someone else asked for you, you may not participate in the trip. Additionally, you may not invite others to participate in a trip sponsored by an outside organization or allow your name to be used to solicit travelers.[3] If you have any questions on this prohibition, please contact the Committee’s Advice and Education staff at 202-225-7103 or ethicscommittee@mail.house.gov.

[2] 5 U.S.C. § 7353.

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[3] Id.; 31 U.S.C. § 1301(a); Comm. on House Admin., Members’ Congressional Handbook (official resources may only be used for official purposes).

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