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CLEAN Act: Permanent Congressional Ethics Office for government transparency.

This act makes the temporary Office of Congressional Ethics a permanent institution. This means citizens can expect greater transparency and accountability from their representatives in Congress, as the Office will have permanent powers to investigate ethics. It also introduces new rules regarding the rights of individuals under investigation, including the right to counsel.
Key points
The Office of Congressional Ethics becomes a permanent institution, increasing its independence and oversight capabilities over politicians' ethics.
Individuals under investigation by the Office now have a clear right to legal representation, and exercising this right cannot be used against them.
The act ensures that the Office cannot violate any rights or protections guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7137
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-17