A. Code of Ethics and Enforcement

Congress will adopt and enforce a Code of Ethics that applies to all Members and staff. Each chamber must establish a permanent Ethics Panel with power to investigate and sanction violations. The Code must prohibit bribery, financial self-dealing, abuse of power, deliberate deception, and any failure to disclose conflicts of interest. It must require public financial disclosures and recusal from official actions where a conflict exists. This Code has the force of law under this Charter and may not be waived or weakened by ordinary chamber rules.