HB5836: Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To prohibit immediate family members of executive branch officials from using their family's influence to benefit in foreign business dealings, and for other purposes.
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This bill would make it illegal for immediate family members of executive branch officials to use their family's influence to gain benefits in foreign business deals. Executive branch officials are people who work directly for the President, like cabinet members and their staff. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest where family members profit from their relative's government position. It is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but not yet assigned to a for review.
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HB5836: Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act