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H.R. 682 116th Congress House

FAIR Act

Official title: To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require certain Federal officials to make requisite financial disclosures within 30 days of assuming office, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 17, 2019 Introduced by: Linda T. Sánchez Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Jan 17, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and 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.
Jan 17, 2019
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 Latest action January 17, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Financial Accountability in Reporting Act or the FAIR Act

This bill requires an individual who filed a financial disclosure report as a candidate for the office of President, Vice President, or Member of Congress to file a financial disclosure report by May 15 of the year in which the individual assumed the position or within 30 days of assuming the position, whichever is later.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 682: FAIR Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-682/
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"H.R. 682: FAIR Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-682/.
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H.R. 682, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-682/.
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