# Plain Language Summary: House Resolution 73

This resolution creates a new fine system for members of Congress who skip security screening when entering the House Chamber. Starting with a $5,000 fine for the first offense and $10,000 for any subsequent violations, the Sergeant-at-Arms (the officer responsible for House security) can now penalize lawmakers who don't go through the metal detectors and security checks like everyone else is supposed to.

When someone gets fined, the Sergeant-at-Arms has to notify the member, the Speaker, the House Ethics Committee, and the Chief Administrative Officer. The notification becomes public information, so voters can see who got fined and why. This is important because it means there's transparency—people will know if their representative is trying to bypass security procedures.

Members who get fined can appeal to the House Ethics Committee within 30 days if they think the fine was unfair. The Ethics Committee then has 30 days to review the appeal and decide whether to uphold or overturn the fine. If the fine stands and the member doesn't pay within 90 days, the House will automatically deduct the money from their paycheck. There's also a rule preventing members from using campaign money or their official office budget to pay these fines—they have to pay from their own pocket.

Essentially, this resolution puts teeth behind security screening rules by making it financially costly for members of Congress to skip them. It's designed to ensure that all members follow the same security procedures as everyone else entering the House Chamber.

Providing the Sergeant-at-Arms with the authority to fine Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner for failure to complete security screening for entrance to the House Chamber, and for other purposes.

McGovern, James P.

 <p>This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to impose a fine ($5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for any subsequent offense) against a Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner for failure to complete security screening for entrance to the House chamber.</p>