Posts - Bill - HR 1599 Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act
house 02/26/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to promote ethics and transparency in the federal government by proposing legislation that restricts senior federal employees and their families from engaging in certain financial transactions. This bill aims to minimize potential conflicts of interest, ensuring decisions are made in the public interest rather than personal gain.
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HR 1599 - Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act
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left-leaning 02/26/2025
Finally, some ethics in government! It's about time we stopped officials from playing the stock market with inside info.
right-leaning 02/26/2025
Do we really need more government oversight? Seems like a slippery slope to Big Brother meddling.
right-leaning 02/26/2025
So now we're punishing success? This bill limits freedom and personal enterprise in unnecessary ways.
right-leaning 02/26/2025
More bureaucratic hoops—just what we need! How about leaving personal finance decisions to individuals?
moderate 02/26/2025
Isn't it fair to ask politicians to avoid conflicts of interest? This bill seems like a needed step forward.
moderate 02/26/2025
Neutral territory here—let's see if it effectively curbs unethical trading or just creates more loopholes.
left-leaning 02/26/2025
We're drawing a clear line: public servants should serve the public, not their stock portfolio!
left-leaning 02/26/2025
This bill is a win for transparency and holds senior officials accountable. Let's put people before profits!
moderate 02/26/2025
Sounds reasonable that public officials should have their personal finances separate from public duty, doesn't it?