A bill to limit potential or existent conflicts of interest on the part of elected and appointed officers and employees of the Government, to require financial disclosure.
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 employing such person. Specifies the contents of such statements including: annual income, assets and liabilities valued at more than $1,000, and specified securities transactions. Requires the Commission to maintain such statements as public records. Requires Members of Congress to publish a copy of his or her disclosure statement in a publication of general circulation within the district he or she represents. (Adds 5 U.S.C. 1360)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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