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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 the exceptions. (Others: $99.99.) Prohibited from lobbyists and lobbyist employers/clients. See above. (Others: $49.99.) Less than $10. (Does not apply to food & drink.)

Lobbyist and entities that employ or retain lobbyists may not provide gifts outside the exceptions. (Others: $99.99.) Prohibited from lobbyists and lobbyist employers/clients. See above. (Others: $49.99.) Less than $10. (Does not apply to food & drink.)

Individual Gift Limit

De Minimis Gift Exclusion

Complete regulations can be found at: HOUSE - ethics.house.gov SENATE - ethics.senate.gov

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