Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress
Why This Matters
This resolution prohibits Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets that depend on specific events.
If you work for the House of Representatives, you cannot engage in prediction markets about specific events.
Who this affects
Members of the House · House officers · House employees
What does this resolution do?
1House Members, officers, and employees cannot participate in prediction markets related to specific events.
2This rule aims to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust in government.
3The resolution allows for lawful insurance and sports betting to continue.
4It also suggests that other branches of government should adopt similar restrictions.