Mandatory Blind Trusts for Congress Members and Families
New rules require Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place certain investments into blind trusts. This aims to increase transparency and prevent conflicts of interest, ensuring political decisions are not influenced by personal financial gain. Citizens gain greater assurance that their representatives act in the public interest.
Key points
Members of Congress and their families must place investments into blind trusts to avoid conflicts of interest.
Trusts cannot be dissolved or controlled for 180 days after leaving office, ensuring long-term transparency.
Information about trust establishment will be publicly available, increasing citizen oversight.
Introduced
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