I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4481 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2017 Mr. Lance introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to prohibit the use of public funds to make payments of awards and settlements in connection with violations of such Act which are committed by employing offices of the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes.