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To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the application of the restriction on the appointment of relatives to a position in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act or the RIGGED Act This bill amends federal civil service law to revise the restrictions on the employment of relatives to: (1) make such restrictions applicable to the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President; and (2) include as a civilian position whose appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement is prohibited one acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether the position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated. An individual appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in violation of such restrictions shall be removed immediately. The bill makes provisions concerning prohibited personnel practices applicable to the White House Office.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7167: To strengthen transparency and accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Executive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the application of the restriction on the appointment of relatives to a position in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-567| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act or the RIGGED Act This bill amends federal civil service law to revise the restrictions on the employment of relatives to: (1) make such restrictions applicable to the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President; and (2) include as a civilian position whose appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement is prohibited one acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether the position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated. An individual appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in violation of such restrictions shall be removed immediately. The bill makes provisions concerning prohibited personnel practices applicable to the White House Office.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Keith Ellison (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7167: To strengthen transparency and accountability within the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Executive Office of the PresidentFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents