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Ban on Government Contracts for Special Employees and Their Affiliates

New rules aim to limit government contracts with special government employees and their families or associated businesses. This is to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure fairness in public spending. Citizens can expect greater transparency in the public procurement process.
Key points
Prohibits the government from entering into contracts, grants, or other agreements with special government employees (e.g., advisors, experts) and their spouses, children, business partners, or organizations where they hold significant positions.
An exception applies to individuals who serve solely as members of advisory committees.
Requires the government to revise federal acquisition regulations within 60 days of the law's enactment to align with these new rules.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2824
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Employee Limits ON Profiteering Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2824.

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 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the government from entering into contracts, grants, or other agreements with special government employees (e.g., advisors, experts) and their spouses, children, business partners, or organizations where they hold significant positions.
  • An exception applies to individuals who serve solely as members of advisory committees.
  • Requires the government to revise federal acquisition regulations within 60 days of the law's enactment to align with these new rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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