To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the application of the restriction on the appointment of relatives to a position in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act or the RIGGED Act
This bill revises the restrictions on the employment of relatives to (1) make such restrictions applicable to the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President; and (2) include as a civilian position whose appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement is prohibited one acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether the position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated.
An individual appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in violation of such restrictions shall be removed immediately.
The bill makes provisions concerning prohibited personnel practices applicable to the White House Office.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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