Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 6:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 2050

Bill 118 s 2050, also known as the Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023, aims to address issues of ethics and corruption within the Department of Defense. The bill includes provisions that require all Department of Defense employees to undergo ethics training on an annual basis to ensure they are aware of and compliant with ethical standards.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new Office of Ethics and Compliance within the Department of Defense to oversee and enforce ethical standards. This office will be responsible for investigating allegations of corruption and unethical behavior within the Department of Defense and taking appropriate action to address any violations.

Furthermore, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability within the Department of Defense. This includes requiring all defense contractors to disclose any political contributions they make, as well as mandating that all contracts awarded by the Department of Defense be subject to competitive bidding processes to prevent favoritism and corruption. Overall, the Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023 seeks to promote a culture of integrity and accountability within the Department of Defense, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and ethically.

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Current Status of Bill S 2050

Bill S 2050 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill S 2050 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2023.  Bill S 2050's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2050

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2050

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2050

Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023Department of Defense Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023A bill to promote ethics and prevent corruption in Department of Defense contracting and other activities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2050

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Massachusetts(Democrat)

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