Washington, Sept. 17 -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), alongside Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jared Golden (ME-02), introduced the bipartisan Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution, which would strengthen House ethics rules governing Community Project Funding and prohibit Members of Congress from using taxpayer-funded projects to create direct or indirect financial benefits for themselves, their families, or entities in which they hold a financial interest.
Under Rule XXIII, clause 17 of the House Rules, Members requesting Community Project Funding, commonly known as earmarks, must certify that they and their spouses have no financial interest...