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Introduced
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that officers and employees of the executive branch are required to recuse themselves in matters affecting the financial interests of their previous employers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Stop Millionaires Using Service for Kickbacks Act" or the "Stop MUSK Act", proposes to amend Section 208(a) of title 18 of the United States Code to strengthen recusal requirements for executive branch employees. Specifically, the bill narrows the scope of covered employees to those in high-level positions listed under the Executive Schedule, special Government employees, and officers or employees of the Executive Office of the President. It expands the recusal requirements to include matters involving organizations where an employee has worked in the past four years as an officer, director, trustee, partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, employee, or direct competitor, as well as organizations in which the employee is currently an active participant. This means that executive branch officials would be required to step back from decisions that could financially benefit their previous employers or organizations closely connected to them, thus aiming to reduce potential conflicts of interest and prevent government officials from using their positions for personal or professional gain.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Pat Ryan (D)*,
Angie Craig (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Emilia Sykes (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3734/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3734/BILLS-119hr3734ih.pdf |
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