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Introduced
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
In Committee
01/18/2018
01/18/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
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)
Elijah Cummings (D)*,
Lacy Clay (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Brenda Lawrence (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (on 01/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4826/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4826/BILLS-115hr4826ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4826/BILLS-115hr4826ih.pdf.pdf |
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