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SEER Act 2025

USA119th CongressS-1491| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The SGE Ethics Enforcement Reform Act of 2025 aims to enhance ethical standards and transparency for Special Government Employees (SGEs) by addressing potential conflicts of interest and accountability gaps. It modifies the definition of an SGE to require formal designation and expands the application of conflict-of-interest statutes to cover discrete components of matters for SGEs not primarily serving on advisory committees. A key provision requires public financial disclosure for SGEs who are not on advisory committees or who serve as chair/vice chair, unless they hold low-level, closely supervised positions. This change also mandates public online access to these financial disclosure statements, increasing public oversight. Furthermore, waivers granted under conflict-of-interest rules for these SGEs must be made publicly available in a searchable online database within 14 days. The bill establishes new restrictions on SGEs, prohibiting those in significant roles from official communications with agencies that interact with "large companies" they own or lead. To improve transparency, it mandates the creation of a public, searchable online database listing SGEs not on advisory committees, including their service duration and the rationale for their SGE designation. Finally, the Act stipulates that all federal ethics rules apply to SGEs serving more than 60 days in a year, and specific post-employment and salary rules apply to those serving over 130 days, aligning their obligations more closely with those of regular federal employees.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2894
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2894
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2894: SEER Act of 2025

SEER Act 2025

USA119th CongressS-1491| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
The SGE Ethics Enforcement Reform Act of 2025 aims to enhance ethical standards and transparency for Special Government Employees (SGEs) by addressing potential conflicts of interest and accountability gaps. It modifies the definition of an SGE to require formal designation and expands the application of conflict-of-interest statutes to cover discrete components of matters for SGEs not primarily serving on advisory committees. A key provision requires public financial disclosure for SGEs who are not on advisory committees or who serve as chair/vice chair, unless they hold low-level, closely supervised positions. This change also mandates public online access to these financial disclosure statements, increasing public oversight. Furthermore, waivers granted under conflict-of-interest rules for these SGEs must be made publicly available in a searchable online database within 14 days. The bill establishes new restrictions on SGEs, prohibiting those in significant roles from official communications with agencies that interact with "large companies" they own or lead. To improve transparency, it mandates the creation of a public, searchable online database listing SGEs not on advisory committees, including their service duration and the rationale for their SGE designation. Finally, the Act stipulates that all federal ethics rules apply to SGEs serving more than 60 days in a year, and specific post-employment and salary rules apply to those serving over 130 days, aligning their obligations more closely with those of regular federal employees.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2894
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2894
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2894: SEER Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted