This legislation aims to enhance transparency by extending federal financial disclosure requirements to a specific group of special Government employees. It mandates that any special Government employee who is an owner, controlling shareholder, or chief executive officer of a company contracted with the Federal Government must comply with the financial disclosure provisions outlined in subchapter I of chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code. These financial reports are to be transmitted to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics , who will be responsible for their review and certification. A critical provision of the bill establishes an interim prohibition , preventing these special Government employees from carrying out any official duties related to their federal employment until their initial financial disclosure report has been certified as compliant by the Office of Government Ethics. This measure seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest by ensuring financial transparency before such employees engage in official duties.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and Politics
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPublic contracts and procurement
Ending DOGE Conflicts Act
USA119th CongressHR-1321| House
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This legislation aims to enhance transparency by extending federal financial disclosure requirements to a specific group of special Government employees. It mandates that any special Government employee who is an owner, controlling shareholder, or chief executive officer of a company contracted with the Federal Government must comply with the financial disclosure provisions outlined in subchapter I of chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code. These financial reports are to be transmitted to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics , who will be responsible for their review and certification. A critical provision of the bill establishes an interim prohibition , preventing these special Government employees from carrying out any official duties related to their federal employment until their initial financial disclosure report has been certified as compliant by the Office of Government Ethics. This measure seeks to prevent potential conflicts of interest by ensuring financial transparency before such employees engage in official duties.