Condemning the inaction by the Islamic Republic of Iran in addressing the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls, the Daughters of the Iranian Revolution.
- Last Action
- 4/20/2023
Actions
- 2023-01-12Referred 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.
- 2023-01-12Referred 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.
- 2023-01-12Introduced in House
- 2023-01-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-01-12 (00)
Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act
This bill prohibits a senior federal employee, his or her spouse, or dependent children from holding, purchasing, or selling certain financial instruments during the employee's term of service.
Any profit made in violation of the prohibition must be disgorged to the Treasury and may subject the individual to a civil fine. The bill also requires the submission of an annual certification of compliance and requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a compliance audit.
A loss from a transaction or holding involving a covered financial instrument that is conducted in violation of this bill may not be deducted from the amount of income tax owed by the applicable senior federal employee, spouse, or dependent child.
A senior federal employee who holds or conducts a transaction involving a covered financial instrument in violation of this bill may be subject to a civil fine assessed by the supervising ethics office.
Cosponsors (5)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
- Keith Self (R-TX)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
Subjects
- Accounting and auditing
- Civil actions and liability
- Family relationships
- Federal officials
- Financial services and investments
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Income tax deductions
- Securities
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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