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This bill seeks to codify Executive Order 13989, which establishes ethics commitments for executive branch personnel, into federal law. By doing so, the bill will transform the requirements originally established through a presidential executive order into a legally binding statute. Executive Order 13989, originally issued to establish ethical standards for government employees, will now have the full force and effect of law, meaning its provisions will be enforceable through the legal system rather than simply being an administrative directive. The bill, known as the "Drain the Swamp Act," is relatively short and straightforward, focusing solely on giving legal standing to the existing ethics guidelines for executive branch employees. This approach ensures that the ethical standards set forth in the original executive order will remain in place and be legally binding, even if the executive order itself might be rescinded by a future administration.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2857/all-info