HR 14573 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to promote public confidence in the legislative branch of the U.S. Government by requiring financial disclosure by Members of Congress, candidates for Congress, and certain employees of the legislative branch.

Introduced 1976-06-28· Sponsored by Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.(1976-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires Members of Congress, Congressional candidates, and employees of Congress to file financial disclosure statements revealing: (1) the amounts and sources of income including gifts, honorariums, and compensation for publication of written works which exceed $100; (2) the cash value of all assets held by such person individually or jointly with his or her spouse valued at over $5,000; and (3) any business transaction involving such person and involving an amount exceeding $5,000. Requires such statements to be made annually to the Comptroller General who is directed by this Act to make then available to the public.…

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