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