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Ban on Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Government Employees

This new law aims to increase fairness in public spending. It prohibits government agencies from awarding contracts or grants to companies owned by special government employees. This is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure public funds are used fairly.
Key points
Companies beneficially owned by special government employees will be prohibited from receiving federal contracts or grants.
The ban applies to individuals who were special government employees on or after January 1, 2025, and own 5% or more of a company.
The goal is to prevent situations where officials could profit from public money through their companies.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1365
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2025-04-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1365.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies beneficially owned by special government employees will be prohibited from receiving federal contracts or grants.
  • The ban applies to individuals who were special government employees on or after January 1, 2025, and own 5% or more of a company.
  • The goal is to prevent situations where officials could profit from public money through their companies.
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 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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