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Fair Defense Contracts: Ending Conflicts of Interest

This act aims to boost fairness in defense spending. It stops the Department of Defense from signing contracts with companies owned or run by current government officials or their close family members. This ensures taxpayer money is spent fairly and without bias.
Key points
Bans defense contracts with companies linked to current government officials.
Restrictions also apply to immediate family members of officials to prevent conflicts of interest.
Aims to increase transparency and honesty in public defense spending.
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Status: Introduced
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Print number: 119_HR_6689
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ETHICAL Procurement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6689.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans defense contracts with companies linked to current government officials.
  • Restrictions also apply to immediate family members of officials to prevent conflicts of interest.
  • Aims to increase transparency and honesty in public defense spending.
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. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-11.

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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