Senators and House members are prohibited from appearing as personal legal counsel before any court or quasi-judicial body during tenure.
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Members are forbidden from holding financial interests in government contracts or franchises to avoid conflicts of interest during their terms.
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Salary increases for Congress take effect only after the full terms of all members who approved the increase have expired.
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Upon taking office, all Congress members must fully disclose their financial and business interests to ensure transparency and public accountability.
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Congress members must notify their respective house of any potential conflict of interest regarding legislation they author or file.
What must a member do if a conflict of interest arises from legislation? Read More »
Members cannot be appointed to offices created or granted salary increases during the term for which they were originally elected.
Are there offices to which a Congress member cannot be appointed? Read More »
