A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Office of Government Ethics for seven 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.
Became Public Law No: 104-179.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5442-5443)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Stevens with an amendment. With written report No. 104-244.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Stevens with an amendment. With written report No. 104-244.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 349.
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