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Drain the Swamp Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 7:34 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5712
Bill 117 hr 5712, also known as the Drain the Swamp Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing corruption and increasing transparency in government. The bill seeks to achieve this by implementing a series of measures to hold government officials accountable and prevent conflicts of interest.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new Office of Public Integrity within the Department of Justice. This office would be responsible for investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct among government officials, as well as enforcing ethics rules and regulations.
Additionally, the Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 includes provisions to increase transparency in government by requiring public officials to disclose their financial interests and assets. This would help to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that government officials are acting in the best interests of the public. Overall, the bill aims to restore trust in government by rooting out corruption and increasing accountability among public officials. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to cleaning up Washington and ensuring that government serves the people.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new Office of Public Integrity within the Department of Justice. This office would be responsible for investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct among government officials, as well as enforcing ethics rules and regulations.
Additionally, the Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 includes provisions to increase transparency in government by requiring public officials to disclose their financial interests and assets. This would help to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that government officials are acting in the best interests of the public. Overall, the bill aims to restore trust in government by rooting out corruption and increasing accountability among public officials. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to cleaning up Washington and ensuring that government serves the people.
Congressional Summary of HR 5712
Drain the Swamp Act of 2021
This bill repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of the federal government be exercised in the District of Columbia, except as otherwise expressly provided by law.
Each executive agency, by September 30, 2022, must submit a plan for the relocation of its headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area. Such plan shall
- identify a location for a new headquarters;
- maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation;
- provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10% of agency employees are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and
- consider any potential national security implications of the relocation.
Each agency shall implement the plan by September 30, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5712
Bill HR 5712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 25, 2021. Bill HR 5712 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 25, 2021. Bill HR 5712's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of October 25, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5712
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5712
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- District of Columbia
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Maryland
- Virginia
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5712
Drain the Swamp Act of 2021
To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes.
Drain the Swamp Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5712
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