S 673 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Conflict of Interest Act

Introduced 1977-02-10· Sponsored by Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.(1977-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Conflict of Interest Act - Title I: Proper Conduct of Government Personnel - Requires the Civil Service Commission to establish standards of ethical conduct for all employees of the Federal government with respect to financial conflict of interests. Directs the Commission, when requested, to render advisory opinions with respect to conduct which may be subject to such standards. Permits any person believing such standards were violated to alleged such violation. States that any determination with respect to such complaint may be appealed to the Court of Appeals of the United States without regard to the amount in controversy. Lists possible disciplinary measures which may be taken for violation of such standards. Title II: Financial Disclosure - Requires the President, Vice President, each Member of Congress, specified employees and officers of the United States including those performing duties of the type generally performed by an individual occupying grade GS-16 of the General Schedule or any higher position, and candidates for the offices of President, Vice President, or Congress to file financial disclosure statements with the Commission and the head of the agency empl…

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