Rep. Smith and House Vote to Adopt Rules for 115th Congress
Statement
Issues: Legislative Branch
Today Congressman Lamar Smith voted to pass H.Res. 5 to adopt the rules for the 115th Congress. The Rules Package did not include any changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE). The OCE's independence and authority will remain unaltered.
Rep. Smith: "Today marks the start to a new year full of opportunity. The rules we voted on today will govern all members of Congress as we take the votes this year that move us toward a safer, stronger and more prosperous nation. We should be held to the highest ethical standard as we represent the American people in Congress."
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