A bill to prohibit acquisitions officers of the Federal Government from accepting compensation from certain contractors; to prohibit certain contractors from paying compensation to certain acquisitions officers of the Federal Government; to provide criminal penalties for the prohibited conduct, and for other purposes.
Federal Acquisitions Officers Ethical Conduct Act of 1985 - Prohibits an acquisition officer who has officially engaged in a procurement contract from accepting compensation from contractors receiving funds under such contracts for a period of two years after termination of employment with the Federal Government or with the District of Columbia. Sets forth: (1) exceptions to such prohibition; (2) criminal penalties for violations; and (3) defenses for cases brought against violators.
Authorizes an acquisitions officer who is offered compensation to apply to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for advice on the applicability of this Act. Sets forth provisions to be included in such application. Requires OPM to issue a final advisory opinion within 30 days of receipt of an application. Requires the Director of OPM to inform the Congress, and publish notice in the Federal Register within 30 days of issuance of an advisory opinion.
Directs OPM to coordinate and review the implementation and administration of this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GAO, OMB, Defense Department, Treasury Department, Office of Government Ethics.
Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.
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