Ethics Manual for members and Employees of the U.S. House of Representatives [antikvár]

INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this manual is to provide Members and employeesof the House of Representatives with a reference to the major stand-ards of conduct, rules, regulations and statutes which are applicableto Members of Congress and to activities of House staffers, and tosome questions which may be encountered in engaging in those dutiesor activities. The manual will provide a highlighting and a briefdiscussion of selected ethical and conflict of interest provisions appli-cable to the subject matter covered, and will refer to relevant decisionsand opinions in that area.This publication is intended as an overview and a reference tool,and not as an all-inclusive compilation of ethical or conflict provisions,nor an exhaustive study of points and authorities in the areas discussed.Employees of the House are advised to note and consider any generalpractice or specific rules of conduct of their employing office orcommittee, and to seek assistance on questions of ethical conductfrom appropriate supervisory personnel.Opinions and advice on conflicts of interest and in the generalarea of congressional ethics may be requested by Members or em-ployees from the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.Questions concerning regulations on official allowances, expenses,official employment and compensation matters specifically, for exam-ple, might be directed to the House Administration Committee orthe Office of the Clerk of the House, as appropriate. Specific questionson the frankability of mail matter may be directed to, and advisoryopinions on these matters sought from, the House Commission onCongressional Mailing Standards.Inquiries relative to certain prohibited nongovernmental activitiesin House office buildings may be directed to the House Office BuildingCommission.The manual was prepared and written by Jack Maskell, legislativeattorney, American Law Division of the Congressional ResearchService, Library of Congress.Members and employees are cautioned that the laws, rules, orstandards of conduct upon which this manual is based, are subjectto change, and notice of any such change should be taken.(m)