House Bill 1481
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Presidential Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1481
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Presidential Accountability Act
This bill requires the President and Vice President to divest all financial interests that pose a conflict of interest and to make certain disclosures regarding any business enterprise in which the President, Vice President, or a close family member has a significant financial interest.
March 4, 2019
03/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
03/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:28 PM