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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 537
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 22, 2023Mr. Cohen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify that the payment of a bail bond constitutes a gift for purposes of the Rules.
1.
Clarification of treatment of payment of bail bond as gift
Clause 5(a)(2)(A) of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: , including making a payment for or otherwise guaranteeing the bail bond of another person..