ETHICS CONSIDERATIONS Gift: Any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment, hospitality, loan, forbearance or other item having monetary value and includes gifts of services, transportation, lodging and meals, whether provided in-kind, by purchase of a ticket, payment in advance or reimbursement after the expense has been incurred. Source: Organization with which the paying individual is affiliated as well as the individual. Recipient: Members and staff of House and Senate as well as spouses, family members and others when (1) gift is given with the knowledge and acquiescence of the member or staff person and (2) the member or staff person has reason to believe the gift was given because of his or her official position.
House of Representatives
Senate
Annual Aggregate Limit
Lobbyists and entities that employ or retain lobbyists may not provide gifts outside
Lobbyists and entities that employ or retain lobbyists may not provide gifts outside
the exceptions. (Others: $99.99.)
the exceptions. (Others: $99.99.)
Individual Gift Limit
Prohibited from lobbyists and lobbyist employers/clients. See above. (Others $49.99.)
Prohibited from lobbyists and lobbyist employers/clients. See above. (Others: $49.99.)
De Minimis Gift Exclusion
Less than $10. (Does not apply to food & drink.)
Less than $10. (Does not apply to food & drink.)
Complete regulations can be found at: House - ethics.house.gov Senate - ethics.senate.gov
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