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Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 310

Bill 118 hr 310, also known as the Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act, aims to address potential conflicts of interest that may arise when members of Congress hold investments in trusts. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability by requiring members of Congress to disclose any investments held in trusts and to divest from any investments that could pose a conflict of interest.

Under the provisions of the bill, members of Congress would be required to disclose any investments held in trusts on their annual financial disclosure forms. This would allow the public to have a better understanding of the financial interests of their elected officials and to identify any potential conflicts of interest that may arise.

Additionally, the bill would require members of Congress to divest from any investments held in trusts that could pose a conflict of interest. This would help to ensure that elected officials are making decisions in the best interest of the public, rather than for personal financial gain. Overall, the Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in Congress by addressing potential conflicts of interest that may arise from investments held in trusts. By requiring disclosure and divestment, the bill aims to uphold ethical standards and ensure that elected officials are acting in the best interest of the American people.

Current Status of Bill HR 310

Bill HR 310 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 310 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023.  Bill HR 310's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 310

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 310

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 310

Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act
Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit transactions involving certain financial instruments by senior Federal employees, their spouses, or dependent children, and for other purposes.

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