Under the rules of the House, in order to accept volunteer efforts, one must be cleared by the Committee on Ethics. The resolution purports to seek pro bono assistance, but the inquiry is whether this comports with the rules of the House requiring the Committee on Ethics to preclear the acceptance of such assistance to avoid unseemly or potentially illegal assistance? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not interpret a pending measure. That is a matter for debate. The gentleman from Texas is recognized. General Leave
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