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HR 681 116th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Executive Office of the President Family relationships Federal officials Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

RIGGED Act

Introduced: January 17, 2019 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jan 17, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act or the RIGGED Act

This bill revises the restrictions on the employment of relatives to (1) make such restrictions applicable to the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President; and (2) include as a civilian position whose appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement is prohibited one acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether the position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated.

An individual appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in violation of such restrictions shall be removed immediately.

The bill makes provisions concerning prohibited personnel practices applicable to the White House Office.

What's happening now January 17, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2