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Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act

9/26/2023, 10:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9623

Bill 117 HR 9623, also known as the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues of corruption and promote transparency within the government.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a new independent agency called the Office of Public Integrity. This agency would be responsible for investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct within the government, as well as promoting ethical behavior among public officials.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency in government operations. This includes requirements for public officials to disclose their financial interests and assets, as well as restrictions on lobbying activities. The bill also includes provisions aimed at strengthening whistleblower protections, making it easier for individuals to report instances of corruption without fear of retaliation. Overall, the Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act seeks to promote accountability and integrity within the government, and to restore public trust in the political process. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to combat corruption and ensure that public officials are held accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of HR 9623

Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act

This bill addresses issues of public integrity, ethics, conflicts of interest, lobbying, rulemaking, and judicial ethics. For example, the bill limits federal hiring of former registered lobbyists and establishes divestment requirements for senior government officials.

Current Status of Bill HR 9623

Bill HR 9623 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2022. Bill HR 9623 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 20, 2022.  Bill HR 9623's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Rules, Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, and the Budget, 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 December 20, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9623

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 HR 9623

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9623

Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act
Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act
Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2018
To improve the anti-corruption and public integrity laws, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9623