VoterlyH.Res. 1608: Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Illinois · In progress
What this bill does
A plain-language summary for H.Res. 1608 has not been published yet. This usually means the bill was introduced recently. Check the official text on Congress.gov, or open Voterly to follow its progress.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2024-12-05
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] introduced H.Res. 1608. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 1608 do?
H.Res. 1608 (Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to release to the public the committee's report on its investigation into allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz.) is legislation in the 118th Congress. A plain-language summary will appear here once published.
Who sponsored H.Res. 1608?
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D) of Illinois is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 1608?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 1608 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.