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H.R.6340: Presidential Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 17, 2016
- Latest Major Action Dec. 5, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
82 (81 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 17, 2016
Bill Summary
Presidential Accountability Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for the President or Vice President to personally and substantially participate in official matters that affect their financial interests, unless the financial interests are held in a blind trust or the President or Vice President discloses the financial interests and receives an exemption. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 5, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Dec. 5, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Nov. 17, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 17, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) |