To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics for 3 years, and for other purposes.
Office of Government Ethics Authorization Act of 1996 - Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Director to accept gifts for OGE use; and (2) extend the authorization of appropriations for the OGE.
Amends Federal law to repeal the requirement that Federal buildings display the Code of Ethics for Government Service.
Modifies postemployment restrictions on certain senior (including very senior) personnel.
Modifies the level of pay applicable with respect to certain senior personnel of the executive branch and independent agencies.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 349.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 295.
Mr. Canady moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5789-5790)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 429.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8738-8740)
Enacted as Public Law 104-179
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8738-8740)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 104-179.
Became Public Law No: 104-179.