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US HR389

US HR389
PORTFOLIO Act Preventing Opportunistic Returns on Trades and Futures by Officials, Leadership, and Individuals in Office Act


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to restrict trading and ownership of covered investments by each Federal employee, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Preventing Opportunistic Returns on Trades and Futures by Officials, Leadership, and Individuals in Office Act (PORTFOLIO Act), amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to restrict trading and ownership of "covered investments" (generally securities, commodities, futures, cryptocurrencies, and other similar financial instruments) by federal employees, Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President. The bill requires these "covered persons" to divest from or place covered investments in a qualified blind trust within 180 days. It also imposes penalties for violations, enhances financial disclosure requirements, and grants additional authorities to the supervising ethics offices to implement and enforce the new restrictions.

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Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/17/2023)

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