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HRES 1466

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from cohabitating with any employee of the House of Representatives.

119th Congress Introduced by Nancy Mace

Prohibits Members/Delegates/Resident Commissioners from cohabitating with any House employee, with the sole exception for couples who are married.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1466

Summary of H.Res. 1466 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

  • Proposes amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from cohabitating with any employee of the House.
  • The rule explicitly states that this prohibition does not apply to relationships between two people who are married to each other.

Key provisions and changes

  • Revisions to Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House:
    • Insertion of new clause 22 after clause 21:
    • “22. A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not cohabitate with any employee of the House. This paragraph does not apply with respect to any relationship between two people who are married to each other.”
    • Renumbering: Clause 22 is redesignated as clause 23 (as part of the formal procedural change to insert the new provision).
  • Essentially, the bill adds a formal prohibition on cohabitation between Members/Delegates/Resident Commissioners and House employees, with a narrow exception for marriages.

Who would be affected

  • Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners.
  • Any employee of the House of Representatives (as defined by House employment) would be covered by the prohibition.
  • The exception applies to spousal relationships (i.e., married couples who are both in such a relationship).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the House on July 30, 2026 by Ms. Mace (with a co-sponsor).
  • Referred to the House Committee on Ethics for consideration.
  • No further action or dates provided in the text; typical process would involve committee review, potential revisions, and a House floor vote.

Additional notes

  • The bill is a House rule change (not a statute), aimed at codifying ethical standards regarding cohabitation between lawmakers and House staff.
  • It reflects a focus on safeguarding workplace ethics and preventing potential conflicts of interest or perception of impropriety arising from intimate cohabitation between lawmakers and House employees.

Bottom line

H.Res. 1466 seeks to codify a new House rule that prohibits cohabitation between Members/Delegates/Resident Commissioners and House employees, with a sole exception for married couples, pending committee review and potential floor action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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