H.R. 5961: To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
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H.R. 5961: To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
117th Congress · introduced 2021-11-12 · Government Operations and Politics · Latest: Became Public Law No: 117-286.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2021-11-12 · official record
- Who proposed it: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · what a sponsor is
- What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 434 (2021): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR5961 (2021-12-08), Passed. See all
- Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 117-286. (final step reached)
- If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.
Official title
To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
Plain summary
This act restates current law concerning federal advisory committees, Offices of Inspector General, and financial disclosure requirements for federal personnel (including the President, Vice President, and executive branch officers and employees), as well as limitations on outside earned income and employment.
Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.
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A “Yea” vote
If it passes both chambers and is signed, it becomes law.
A “Nay” vote
If it is not passed, current law stays as it is.
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What does this mean? (plain words)
Official text
To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States Code.
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Officials and money
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] · 0 cosponsors
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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] reported raising $3.3 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.
Recorded votes
- House roll call 434 (2021): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR5961 (2021-12-08): Passed
Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117hr5961.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/hr>
Record fed-us-cong117-hr5961 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117