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.

Bill Number: HRES 1164|Origin Chamber: House|Status: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.|Policy Area: Congress

TL;DR

What

Requires public disclosure of payments by Members for certain claims.

Who

Sponsors: Reps. Bice (R-OK), Brecheen (R-OK), Moore (R-AL), Carter (R-GA).

Status

In committee, no House vote yet.

This resolution requires current and former Members of the House of Representatives who reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims (like those for discrimination or sexual harassment) to publicly disclose the reasons for the reimbursement. It was introduced by Republican Representatives Stephanie Bice of Oklahoma, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Barry Moore of Alabama, and Earl L. 'Buddy' Carter of Georgia. The bill has been referred to two House committees, meaning it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.

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Introduced Apr 13, 2026

H. Res. 1164 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 13, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Rules. This means it must be reviewed and approved by these committees before it can be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. If passed by the House, it would not need Senate approval to take effect as it is a House-only resolution, but it would need to be signed by the Speaker of the House.

If This Passes, You Might Notice

•Public records would show when Members repay funds for certain claims.
•Members not complying could lose committee roles and leadership positions.
•Former Members would be barred from the House floor until they comply.

If this resolution passes, the public would gain more transparency regarding how taxpayer money is used in certain misconduct claims involving Members of Congress. Any current or former Member required to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for such payments would have their name, the payment amount, and the related information publicly read in the House. Current Members who do not comply could be removed from committee activities and leadership roles. Former Members would be denied access to the House floor until they fulfill these disclosure requirements.

The Debate

Supporters Say

Proponents argue it boosts transparency and holds lawmakers accountable for misconduct involving taxpayer money.

Critics Say

Opponents might raise concerns about due process or the potential for political exploitation of such disclosures.

Supporters of this resolution believe it is a necessary step to ensure ethical conduct among elected officials and to safeguard taxpayer funds from being used to cover up misconduct. They emphasize the importance of public trust in government. Critics, however, might argue that the public reading requirement could be used for political attacks rather than genuine accountability, or that existing ethics processes are sufficient.