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MEME Act
3/28/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1712
Bill 119 HR 1712, also known as the "Prohibited Financial Transactions Act," aims to make changes to chapter 131 of title 5 in the United States Code. The bill specifically focuses on prohibiting certain financial transactions within the federal government.
The main goal of this legislation is to prevent conflicts of interest and unethical behavior by federal employees when it comes to financial transactions. By amending the current regulations, the bill seeks to strengthen the rules and regulations surrounding financial transactions within the government.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include stricter guidelines on financial transactions, increased transparency and accountability, and harsher penalties for those who violate the regulations. The bill also aims to enhance oversight and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new rules. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1712 is designed to promote integrity and ethical behavior within the federal government by addressing and preventing prohibited financial transactions. It is an important step towards ensuring that federal employees act in the best interest of the public and uphold the highest standards of conduct.
The main goal of this legislation is to prevent conflicts of interest and unethical behavior by federal employees when it comes to financial transactions. By amending the current regulations, the bill seeks to strengthen the rules and regulations surrounding financial transactions within the government.
Some of the key provisions of the bill include stricter guidelines on financial transactions, increased transparency and accountability, and harsher penalties for those who violate the regulations. The bill also aims to enhance oversight and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new rules. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1712 is designed to promote integrity and ethical behavior within the federal government by addressing and preventing prohibited financial transactions. It is an important step towards ensuring that federal employees act in the best interest of the public and uphold the highest standards of conduct.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1712
Bill HR 1712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1712 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1712's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1712
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
38Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1712
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1712
To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to prohibited financial transactions.
To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to prohibited financial transactions.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1712
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