HR 13850 · 95th Congress · Financial disclosure

Ethics in Government Act

Introduced 1978-08-14· Sponsored by Rep. Danielson, George E. [D-CA-30]· 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: Provisions inserted in H.R. 1 as passed House.(1978-09-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ethics in Government Act - Title I: Legislative Personnel Financial Disclosure Requirements - Requires each Member of Congress, each Congressional officer and employee who is compensated at a rate equal to or more than the pay rate for grade GS-16, and any candidate for the office of Member to file an annual financial disclosure report (hereinafter referred to as "report") containing specified information including: (1) sources and amounts of income, gifts, and reimbursements; (2) the identity and approximate value of property held and liabilities owed; (3) transactions in property, commodities, and securities; and (4) certain financial interests of a spouse or dependent. Provides that such report be filed with the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate, for the employee's respective House. Directs the Clerk and the Secretary to: (1) send a copy of each report of a Member to the Secretary of State of the Member's State; (2) compile and publish the reports of each Member as a House or Senate document; (3) submit each report for review by either the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House or the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; a…

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3 Democrats