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H.R.2494: Drain the Swamp and the President's Assets Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Drain the Swamp and the President's Assets Act This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to prohibit the President from holding any asset that would be considered a disqualifying financial interest under applicable criminal code provisions. The President may place any such asset into a blind trust. The trustee or other entity who is involved in the management or control of the blind trust shall divest the blind trust of such asset....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 17, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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May 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) |