Rule 25

Temporary Step Aside of a Chairman who is Indicted

(a) The Chairman of a standing, select, joint or ad hoc committee, or any subcommittee thereof, who is indicted for a felony for which a sentence of two or more years imprisonment may be imposed, shall step aside in favor of the next ranking Republican Member of the committee or subcommittee concerned who shall serve as acting Chairman for the remainder of the Congress, unless the Steering Committee nominates a Member consistent with Rule 14, or unless the Chairman resumes his position in accord with paragraphs (b) or (c) of this rule.

(b) If a Chairman steps aside and subsequently during that Congress the charges are dismissed or reduced to less than a felony as described in paragraph 1 or this section, or if the Member is found not guilty of said charges, the Chairman shall automatically resume the powers and duties of the position of the Chairman unless the Conference within 10 legislative days decides otherwise.