Currently, zero laws require members of Congress to establish and maintain financial eligibility when vying for or holding a seat in the House. Allowing Congress to have large debt places them in a easy position to become susceptible to bribery. These men and women make the laws of our country and their should be no question as to whether a law is passed due to unscrupulous acts by Congress. Currently active duty military is required to meet certain financial requirements. For example, the Air Force uses the "40 percent rule." Any recruit who's monthly consumer debts not counting debts which can be deferred, such as student loans exceeds 40 percent of his/her anticipated military pay is ineligible for enlistment. I request that members of Congress be held to the same requirements.



