Making Congressional Ethics Office Permanent: Increased Accountability for Politicians
This law permanently establishes the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), which oversees the ethical conduct of House members. This ensures citizens that the mechanism for controlling politicians is durable and cannot be easily dismantled. It also introduces legal guarantees for individuals under investigation, including the right to counsel, strengthening due process.
Key points
The Office of Congressional Ethics, which monitors the integrity of politicians, is made permanent law, not just a temporary House rule.
Individuals subject to an ethics investigation are guaranteed the right to legal representation, and invoking this right cannot be held against them.
The Act aims to increase transparency and accountability within Congress, benefiting public trust.
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