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National Security Officials’ Foreign Employment Disclosure Act

12/19/2024, 5:42 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10224

Bill 118 hr 10224, also known as the Financial Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the US government by requiring nominees for certain senior positions in key departments to disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments. Specifically, this bill targets nominees for positions within the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that individuals appointed to these critical roles do not have any conflicts of interest or financial ties that could compromise their ability to serve the best interests of the United States. By publicly disclosing information about their financial transactions with foreign governments, nominees will be held accountable and the American public will have greater insight into their potential biases or influences.

The Financial Transparency Act is a bipartisan effort to promote integrity and trust within the government, and to safeguard national security interests. This bill underscores the importance of transparency and ethical conduct in government service, and seeks to uphold the highest standards of accountability among senior officials in key national security and foreign policy positions. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10224 represents a significant step towards ensuring that individuals appointed to senior positions in key government departments are free from any financial entanglements that could compromise their ability to effectively serve the American people and uphold the nation's interests.

Current Status of Bill HR 10224

Bill HR 10224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2024. Bill HR 10224 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2024.  Bill HR 10224's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 November 21, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10224

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10224

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10224

To require nominees for certain senior positions in the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments.
To require nominees for certain senior positions in the Department of Defense, the Department of State, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to publicly disclose information about recent financial transactions with foreign governments.

Comments

Jack Morse profile image

Jack Morse

667

1 year ago

This bill is a total disaster! It's just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries and trying to control every aspect of our lives. I can't believe they think they can force people to disclose their foreign employment history. It's ridiculous! This is America, we should have the right to privacy and not be subjected to this kind of scrutiny. It's a violation of our rights and I won't stand for it! #NotMyGovernment

Dilan Jacobs profile image

Dilan Jacobs

660

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, why do they need to know where we work overseas? It's none of their business. It's just a waste of time and money. Who benefits from this? Certainly not me.