TRUST in Congress Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 345 TRUST in Congress Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 345

The TRUST in Congress Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 345, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at increasing transparency and accountability within the legislative branch. The main goal of the bill is to restore trust in Congress by addressing issues related to conflicts of interest, lobbying, and ethics.

One key provision of the TRUST in Congress Act is the establishment of a new Office of Congressional Ethics, which would be responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct by members of Congress. This office would operate independently from the House and Senate ethics committees, providing an additional layer of oversight.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in lobbying activities. Lobbyists would be required to disclose more information about their interactions with members of Congress, including details about meetings, gifts, and campaign contributions. This increased transparency is intended to reduce the influence of special interests on legislative decision-making. The TRUST in Congress Act also includes provisions to address conflicts of interest among members of Congress. Lawmakers would be required to disclose any financial interests that could potentially influence their decision-making, and would be prohibited from using their positions for personal gain. Overall, the TRUST in Congress Act seeks to promote integrity and accountability within the legislative branch, with the ultimate goal of restoring public trust in Congress. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to address the perception of corruption and self-dealing among lawmakers.

Congressional Summary of HR 345

Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress Act or the TRUST in Congress Act

This bill requires a Member of Congress, as well as any spouse or dependent child of a Member, to place specified investments into a qualified blind trust (i.e., an arrangement in which certain financial holdings are placed in someone else's control to avoid a possible conflict of interest) until 180 days after the end of their tenure as a Member of Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 345

Bill HR 345 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 345 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023. Bill HR 345's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 345

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

138

Democrat Cosponsors

108

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 345

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

Commodities marketsFamily relationshipsFinancial services and investmentsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesMembers of CongressSecurities

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 345

TRUST in Congress ActTRUST in Congress ActTransparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress ActTo require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes.

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