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Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1104

Bill 114 hr 1104, also known as the Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that all gifts given to public officials are treated fairly and transparently.

Under this proposed law, public officials would be required to disclose any gifts they receive that are worth more than $50. This includes gifts from lobbyists, foreign governments, and other entities seeking to influence government decisions. The bill also prohibits public officials from accepting gifts that could be seen as influencing their decisions or actions.

Additionally, the Fair Treatment for All Gifts Act would establish a system for tracking and reporting gifts given to public officials. This would help to prevent corruption and ensure that public officials are held accountable for their actions. Overall, the goal of this bill is to promote transparency and integrity in government by ensuring that all gifts given to public officials are treated fairly and ethically. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers in the coming months.

Current Status of Bill HR 1104

Bill HR 1104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2015. Bill HR 1104 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2015.  Bill HR 1104's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 16, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1104

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1104

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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