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Financial Transparency for High-Earning Government Consultants and Officials

This new law increases financial transparency for certain government consultants and federal officials earning as much as or more than Members of Congress. This means citizens will have easier access to information about their income and potential conflicts of interest, aiming to enhance government accountability.
Key points
Increased Financial Disclosure: Financial disclosure forms for special consultants and high-earning officials will be publicly available online.
Access to Confidential Filer Information: A list of names, positions, and salaries of individuals filing confidential financial reports will be published, including a description of the information disclosed.
Publication Deadlines: Financial information for years 2014-2021 will be published by specific deadlines, with 2022 and subsequent years' data available on an ongoing basis.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6447
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FAUCI Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6447.

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 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Financial Disclosure: Financial disclosure forms for special consultants and high-earning officials will be publicly available online.
  • Access to Confidential Filer Information: A list of names, positions, and salaries of individuals filing confidential financial reports will be published, including a description of the information disclosed.
  • Publication Deadlines: Financial information for years 2014-2021 will be published by specific deadlines, with 2022 and subsequent years' data available on an ongoing basis.
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. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5].

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 2025-12-28.

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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