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Preventing Personal Gain from Federal Funds for Government Officials and Families

This act aims to boost public trust by preventing high-ranking government officials and their families from personally profiting from federal funds. Businesses owned by the President, Vice President, department heads, and their close relatives will be barred from receiving federal money or entering into contracts with government agencies. The only exception is for expenses related to presidential protection.
Key points
Businesses owned by top government officials and their families cannot receive federal funds.
Government agencies are prohibited from contracting with businesses controlled by these officials or their families.
The goal is to increase public trust and prevent conflicts of interest.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_231
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2021-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Service Spending Integrity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_231.

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 2021-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Businesses owned by top government officials and their families cannot receive federal funds.
  • Government agencies are prohibited from contracting with businesses controlled by these officials or their families.
  • The goal is to increase public trust and prevent conflicts of interest.
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. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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