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Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act

This act aims to increase transparency and prevent corruption within the Department of Defense. It introduces new rules for former officials working for defense contractors and restricts their lobbying activities. Citizens can expect greater accountability in how public funds are spent on defense.
Key points
Extends the period during which former Department of Defense officials cannot work for companies they dealt with from two to four years.
Requires large defense contractors to report the employment of former Department of Defense officials and their lobbying activities.
Bans major defense contractors from hiring senior Department of Defense officials for four years after they leave service.
Prohibits Department of Defense officials from owning or trading stocks in companies that received significant revenue from the Department of Defense.
Increases transparency: The Department of Defense will publish contracts, contractor information, and financial disclosures, allowing citizens to better track public spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2396
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2396.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the period during which former Department of Defense officials cannot work for companies they dealt with from two to four years.
  • Requires large defense contractors to report the employment of former Department of Defense officials and their lobbying activities.
  • Bans major defense contractors from hiring senior Department of Defense officials for four years after they leave service.
  • Prohibits Department of Defense officials from owning or trading stocks in companies that received significant revenue from the Department of Defense.
  • Increases transparency: The Department of Defense will publish contracts, contractor information, and financial disclosures, allowing citizens to better track public spending.
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 Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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