Colorado Republican unveils bill banning relationships between members and staff without Ethics disclosure
Summary
Rep. Jeff Crank, a Republican from Colorado, introduced a bill that would require House lawmakers to report any romantic relationships they have with staff members from other offices or committees. The bill supports the current rule that prohibits lawmakers from dating their own staff or staff on committees they serve on, and it would make disclosure mandatory.Key Facts
- Rep. Jeff Crank represents Colorado in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- He introduced a resolution on Wednesday about relationships between lawmakers and staff.
- The bill would require lawmakers to disclose any romantic relationships with staffers from other offices or committees.
- It supports the existing ban on lawmakers dating their own staff or committee staff.
- The disclosures would go to the House Committee on Ethics.
- The goal is to increase transparency and maintain ethical standards in Congress.
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