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Office of Congressional Conduct

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Nov 20, 2025
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What are the procedures for arresting a member of Congress and how do House and Senate ethics committees respond?

Members of Congress are constitutionally “privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session … and in going to and returning from the same,” except for treason, felony, or “breach of the pe...

Jan 19, 2026

What role does the House Ethics Committee play in removing a congressman after an arrest?

The House Ethics Committee is the standing House body that investigates allegations of member misconduct, evaluates evidence referred to it (often by the Office of Congressional Conduct), and can reco...

Dec 5, 2025

Have any watchdog groups raised concerns about conflicts of interest tied to mike johnson's campaign contributions?

Watchdog groups have publicly raised complaints that Speaker Mike Johnson’s campaign paid rent to properties tied to other Republican lawmakers and to a donor-connected household, prompting FEC and et...

Nov 23, 2025

What are the possible legal and ethical implications of a private citizen confronting a sitting member of Congress?

A private citizen confronting a sitting member of Congress can trigger criminal, civil, and congressional-ethics consequences as well as ethical and political backlash; criminal risks include assault ...

Nov 19, 2025

What are the potential consequences for a congressman found guilty of ethics violations?

Members of Congress found to have violated chamber ethics rules can face internal congressional sanctions that range from private or public letters and reprimands to censure and, in extreme cases, exp...

Nov 18, 2025

How can I access 2012 campaign disclosures, bios, or ethics filings for Jasmine Crockett to verify caregiving claims?

You can locate Jasmine Crockett’s 2012-era campaign disclosures, bios and ethics filings by checking official repositories: Texas state campaign records for her 2012–2022 state-level filings and the F...