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White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:46 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1461
Bill 117 HR 1461, also known as the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the White House by requiring the President and Vice President to disclose their tax returns. This bill would mandate the release of tax returns for the previous five years, with the goal of providing the public with a clearer understanding of the financial interests and potential conflicts of interest of the President and Vice President.
Additionally, the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 would require the Office of Government Ethics to create a publicly accessible database of financial disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their immediate family members. This database would allow for greater scrutiny of any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from the financial holdings of these individuals.
Furthermore, the bill would prohibit the President and Vice President from accepting gifts from foreign governments, with the goal of preventing any undue influence on their decision-making processes. This provision is intended to uphold the integrity of the highest offices in the land and ensure that the interests of the American people are prioritized. Overall, the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 seeks to promote accountability and integrity within the White House by increasing transparency around the financial interests of the President and Vice President. By requiring the disclosure of tax returns, creating a public database of financial disclosures, and prohibiting gifts from foreign governments, this bill aims to ensure that the leaders of our country are acting in the best interests of the American people.
Additionally, the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 would require the Office of Government Ethics to create a publicly accessible database of financial disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their immediate family members. This database would allow for greater scrutiny of any potential conflicts of interest that may arise from the financial holdings of these individuals.
Furthermore, the bill would prohibit the President and Vice President from accepting gifts from foreign governments, with the goal of preventing any undue influence on their decision-making processes. This provision is intended to uphold the integrity of the highest offices in the land and ensure that the interests of the American people are prioritized. Overall, the White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 seeks to promote accountability and integrity within the White House by increasing transparency around the financial interests of the President and Vice President. By requiring the disclosure of tax returns, creating a public database of financial disclosures, and prohibiting gifts from foreign governments, this bill aims to ensure that the leaders of our country are acting in the best interests of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 1461
White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021
This bill creates transparency requirements for ethics waivers (i.e., waivers from the requirement to sign an ethics pledge) issued to executive branch appointees.
Specifically, such ethics waivers must be transmitted to the Office of Government Ethics and made publicly available online.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1461
Bill HR 1461 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 1, 2021. Bill HR 1461 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2021. Bill HR 1461's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of March 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1461
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1461
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Federal officials
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1461
White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021
To provide transparency regarding waivers granted to individuals from Executive orders related to ethics commitments or compliance, and for other purposes.
White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1461
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