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H.R. 1321: Ending DOGE Conflicts Act

This bill, titled the "Ending DOGE Conflicts Act," aims to extend existing financial disclosure requirements to certain special government employees who are directly involved with companies that contract with the federal government. Here is a breakdown of what the bill proposes:

Key Provisions

1. Financial Disclosure Requirements

The bill stipulates that starting from the date it becomes law, special government employees who hold significant positions in companies that have contracts with the federal government must adhere to specific financial disclosure obligations. This includes:

Owners, controlling shareholders, or chief executive officers of these contracting companies.
The same financial reporting obligations that currently apply to other government employees under the relevant sections of U.S. law.

2. Review and Compliance Process

All financial disclosures submitted by these special government employees will be sent to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics. This office will be responsible for:

Reviewing the submitted disclosures.
Cerifying compliance with the financial reporting requirements.

3. Interim Prohibition on Official Duties

Until a special government employee's initial financial disclosure report is reviewed and certified as compliant, they will not be allowed to perform any official duties related to their government position. This is intended to prevent any potential conflicts of interest while their financial status is being evaluated.

Purpose of the Bill

The bill's main goal is to enhance transparency and accountability among special government employees who have financial interests in businesses that engage with the government. By imposing these financial disclosure requirements, the legislation seeks to mitigate potential conflicts of interest that could arise due to personal financial interests intertwined with government contracting activities.

Implementation Timeline

The provisions set forth in the bill will take effect as soon as the bill is signed into law, thereby immediately applying the new requirements to applicable special government employees.