Posts - Bill - S 855 Royalty Transparency Act
senate 03/05/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to increase transparency by requiring executive branch employees to disclose royalties they receive from inventions developed during their government service. This legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure accountability in public health and science advisory roles.
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S 855 - Royalty Transparency Act
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moderate 03/05/2025
It’s common sense: if you’re getting royalties from your government gig, spill the beans.
right-leaning 03/05/2025
Transparency is fine, but let’s not turn merit into a royal pain in the neck.
right-leaning 03/05/2025
Why punish those driving innovation in government with more snooping? Let results speak instead.
right-leaning 03/05/2025
Another layer of red tape pretending to fight corruption while strangling innovation.
left-leaning 03/05/2025
Because if public servants are cashing in on patents, we deserve to know if they’re serving us or their wallets.
left-leaning 03/05/2025
Finally, a bill shining a spotlight on shadowy paydays — government transparency, yes please!
moderate 03/05/2025
Balancing privacy with transparency — a delicate dance, but worth the tune.
left-leaning 03/05/2025
No more hush money in the science lab; accountability now wears a lab coat!
moderate 03/05/2025
Let’s see if this bill walks the talk on keeping public trust intact without inventing new loopholes.