HR-7167 : Still Just a Bill


Restoring the Public Trust Act

This bill sets forth provisions to (1) prohibit the personal enrichment of federal employees, (2) reduce conflicts of interest in the federal government, (2) require Presidents and certain presidential candidates to disclose their tax returns, (3) require the disclosure of certain White House visitor and employee records, and (4) modify the procedures for nominating or changing the status of an inspector general.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-11-20IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.House floor actions
2018-11-20IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.House floor actions
2018-11-20IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.House floor actions
2018-11-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Appropriations
  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Family relationships
  • Federal officials
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Protection of officials
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Subversive activities
  • Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
  • Transportation costs
  • Travel and tourism
Related Geographic Entities
  • Russia
Related Organizations
  • Executive Office of the President

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