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Increased Transparency for White House Ethics Waivers

This act aims to increase government transparency. It mandates the public disclosure of information regarding ethics waivers granted to certain White House employees. This will provide citizens with easier access to data, allowing them to better assess how ethical standards are upheld within the administration.
Key points
Ethics waivers for key White House employees will be publicly available online.
Information on waivers must be sent to the Office of Government Ethics and published within 30 days.
This applies to political and advisory positions, excluding foreign service and military personnel.
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Print number: 117_HR_1461
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1461.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ethics waivers for key White House employees will be publicly available online.
  • Information on waivers must be sent to the Office of Government Ethics and published within 30 days.
  • This applies to political and advisory positions, excluding foreign service and military personnel.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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