Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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The package of democratic rules includes the revocation of floor privileges for former members of Congress convicted of crimes related to their service or election.
It would also involve a violation of the code of conduct for members, officers or employees of Congress to identify a whistleblower.
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The rules package would also prohibit members from knowingly disseminating manipulated images or “deepfake” videos.
The package would also establish a select committee on economic disparity and growth equity and require committees to incorporate plans on how their work in the session to be presented would address disparities. And it would require committees to publish any amendments deemed online within a maximum of 48 hours after consideration and would increase the availability of machine-readable versions of legislative documents.
“This proposal does not break the boundaries of ethical reform. It contains historic ideas to protect whistleblowers and prevent everything from the undue influence of lawbreakers on the floor of the house to the spread of counterfeits in government accounts, ”McGovern said in a statement.
“This proposal also enlightens those struggling to move forward in the United States today and assures us that we are focused on the most pressing issues facing our nation. I want to thank my colleagues, external stakeholders. and to all those who helped us develop these transformative ideas, ”he added.