HR389-118

Introduced

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to restrict trading and ownership of covered investments by each Federal employee, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 17, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates restricting trading and ownership of covered investments by federal personnel Section 102(f)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term commodity has the meaning given the term in section 1a of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C, and creates ownership of covered investments Except as described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) or subsections (c) through (h), no covered person may own or trade any covered investment. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Foreign Policy, and Science & Space.

Who Benefits and How

Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.

Key Provisions

  • Creates restricting trading and ownership of covered investments by federal personnel Section 102(f)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
  • Defines definitions In this title: The term commodity has the meaning given the term in section 1a of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C.
  • Creates ownership of covered investments Except as described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) or subsections (c) through (h), no covered person may own or trade any covered investment.
  • Creates penalties for violations of restrictions on trading and ownership of covered investments Any covered person who violates the restrictions on trading or ownership of covered investments in section 202 shall...
  • Requires accountability and public disclosure of enforcement measures The head of each agency, each Secretary concerned, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, each congressional ethics committee, or...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates restricting trading and ownership of covered investments by federal personnel Section 102(f)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term commodity has the meaning given the term in section 1a of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C, and creates ownership of covered investments Except as described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) or subsections (c) through (h), no covered person may own or trade any covered investment.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Finance, Foreign Policy, Science & Space

Primary Purpose

The bill creates restricting trading and ownership of covered investments by federal personnel Section 102(f)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C, defines definitions In this title: The term commodity has the meaning given the term in section 1a of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C, and creates ownership of covered investments Except as described in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) or subsections (c) through (h), no covered person may own or trade any covered investment.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Finance Foreign Policy Science & Space

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
  • Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Schweikert introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

7/8
sections analyzed
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Finance Foreign Policy Science & Space

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