Committee on Standards of Official Conduct

Browse Outside Employment and Income Topics

Below are links to condensed versions of outside employment and income topics; for complete guidance please refer to the House Ethics Manual, Chapter 5 on outside employment and income.

Laws, Rules, and Standards of Conduct Governing the Outside Employment of Members and All Staff

Restrictions On Outside Employment Applicable to Members and Senior Staff

Who is a “Senior Staff” Person for Purposes of the Restrictions on Outside Employment and Outside Earned Income Limitations?
Prohibition Against Receipt of Compensation for the Practice of Law or Other Professions, and Related Prohibitions
Prohibition Against Serving for Compensation as an Officer or Board Member of Any Organization
Requirement for Prior Committee Approval of Compensation for Teaching
Requirement for Committee Approval of Publishing Contracts, and Prohibition Against Receipt of Any Advance Payments of Royalties

The Outside Earned Income Limitation Applicable to Members and Senior Staff

Amount of the Annual Limitation

Administration and Enforcement of the Outside Employment and Outside Earned Income Limitations, and Impact of the Limitations

Member Voting and Other Official Activities on Matters of Personal Interest

Certification of No Financial Interest in Fiscal Legislation

Post-Employment Restrictions

Employment Considerations for Spouses of Members and Staff

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