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H.R. 839 115th Congress House

Public Service Spending Integrity Act

Official title: To prevent the enrichment of certain Government officers and employees or their families through Federal funds or contracting, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 2, 2017 Introduced by: Raul Ruiz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Corporate finance and managementFamily relationshipsFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruption
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Feb 2, 2017
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 Latest action February 2, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

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Public Service Spending Integrity Act

This bill prohibits any federal funds from being obligated or expended for purposes of procuring goods or services at any business owned or controlled by a covered individual or any family member of such an individual. A "covered individual" is defined to include the President, the Vice President, the head of any executive department, and any individual occupying a position designated by the President as a cabinet-level position.

The bill also prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds from a Members' Representational Allowance or a Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for purposes of procuring goods or services at any business owned or controlled by the Member of Congress or any family member.

No federal agency may enter into a contract with a business owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member. A business shall be deemed to be owned or controlled by a covered individual or family member, or by a Member of Congress or family member, if any such person: (1) is a member of the board of directors or similar governing body of the business, or (2) directly or indirectly owns or controls 51% or more of the voting shares of the business.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jul 27, 2017
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 16, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 839: Public Service Spending Integrity Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-839/
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"H.R. 839: Public Service Spending Integrity Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-839/.
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H.R. 839, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-839/.
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