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US HR4826

US HR4826
Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act


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Introduced
01/18/2018
In Committee
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act, aims to enhance the ethics requirements for presidential transition teams. Key provisions include: (1) requiring the President-elect to submit a report on individuals who have applied for or received security clearances; (2) defining "nonpublic information" and establishing requirements for transition team members to seek authorization before accessing such information and maintain its confidentiality; (3) mandating the development and public disclosure of an ethics plan that addresses various potential conflicts of interest, such as the involvement of registered lobbyists and foreign agents; and (4) expanding the disclosure requirements for transition team members, including their outside positions, sources of compensation, and recusals.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 01/18/2018)

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