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Codifying Ethics Rules for Federal Executive Branch Personnel

This bill aims to turn an existing executive order on ethics commitments for executive branch personnel into permanent law. This means that rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest and misconduct in the federal administration will become a lasting legal requirement, independent of future presidential decisions. For citizens, this translates into greater transparency and accountability from officials, fostering trust in the government.
Key points
Ethics rules for federal executive branch employees are made permanent law, not just a temporary presidential order.
Strengthening ethics commitments aims to reduce corruption and conflicts of interest among officials, impacting the fairness of decisions.
The Act seeks to increase the accountability and transparency of federal administration actions to the public.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2857
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Drain the Swamp Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2857.

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:

  • Ethics rules for federal executive branch employees are made permanent law, not just a temporary presidential order.
  • Strengthening ethics commitments aims to reduce corruption and conflicts of interest among officials, impacting the fairness of decisions.
  • The Act seeks to increase the accountability and transparency of federal administration actions to the public.
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. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17].

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 2025-12-24.

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