William Archer
The data on this page comes from a financial disclosure filed by William Archer, who was picked to be: Counselor, Department of Health & Human Services. It is part of a collection of thousands of ethics documents ProPublica has been collecting from across the Trump administration.
Roles Outside Government
Officials are required to disclose paid or unpaid positions they hold or recently held outside the federal government, including roles as officer, director, trustee or employee. (Form 278e, Part 1)
| Organization | Position held | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Archer III | self, 7/2022 - 4/2025 | 1 |
Employment Assets
Officials are required to disclose assets associated with their employment, including salary, retirement accounts, stocks, intellectual property and awards or prizes. (Form 278e, Part 2)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R Archer III (consulting practice) | $162K | Salary | 1 | ||
| US House of Representatives, defined benefit plan (value not readily ascertainable) | $22,056 | Retirement Payments (annual) | 2 | ||
| RJ SEP IRA | 3 | ||||
| RAYMOND JAMES BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.1 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | AMRMX | 3.2 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | CAIBX | 3.3 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | CWGIX | 3.4 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | ANCFX | 3.5 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | AGTHX | 3.6 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS INVESTMENT CO OF AMERICA FD CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | AIVSX | 3.7 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS NEW ECONOMY FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | ANEFX | 3.8 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS NEW WORLD FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | NEWFX | 3.9 | |
| AMERICAN FUNDS SMALLCAP WORLD FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | SMCWX | 3.10 | |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS CL A - AMERICAN M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | AWSHX | 3.11 | |
| IRA 2 (Mnst) | 4 | ||||
| Undirected Cash | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 4.1 | ||
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 4.2 | ||
| Heart 120 Field LP | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | Vacant land in Fayette Co Texas. For both Heartfield LPs, likely 20-25 lots on about 400 acres. | 4.3 | |
| Heart 235 Field LP | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | Vacant land in Fayette Co Texas. For both Heartfield LPs, likely 20-25 lots on about 400 acres. | 4.4 | |
| Mission Park Pearland LP | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | Vacant land (will be sold soon). South of Houston TX. Likely 6-8 lots for buildings. | 4.5 | |
| American Fund Fundamental Investors Fund A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4.6 | ||
| American Fund The Growth Fund of America A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4.7 | ||
| The Investment Company of America Class A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4.8 | ||
| Washington Mutual Investors Class A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4.9 | ||
| American Funds U.S. Gov Money Market Fd Cl A | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 4.10 | ||
| Burson Marsteller 401k | 5 | ||||
| Vanguard Retire Savings Trust II | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.1 | ||
| Vanguard Wellington Fund Admiral | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 5.2 | ||
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 5.3 | ||
| Vanguard Equity Income Fund Adm | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 5.4 | ||
| TRowe Inst SmallCap Stock | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 5.5 | ||
| JPM MidCapValue R6 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.6 | ||
| VANGUARD INSTL 500 INDEX TRUST | $100K - $250K | None (or less than $201) | 5.7 | ||
| Vanguard Inst Tot Bd Mkt Ix Tr | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 5.8 | ||
| D&C Income Fund Class X | $15,001 - $50,000 | 5.9 |
Employment Agreements
Officials are required to disclose agreements relating to other jobs, including what will happen with any small businesses they own during government service and any continued health care coverage, planned leaves of absence, severance or bonuses. (Form 278e, Part 3)
| Organization | Agreement | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burson Marsteller 401k (mngd by Vanguard) | I will continue to participate in this defined contribution plan. The plan sponsor will not make further contributions after my separation. (2007-08-01) | 1 |
Compensation
Officials are required to disclose the sources of any compensation above $5,000 in a year. (Form 278e, Part 4)
Spouse’s Assets
Officials are required to disclose their spouse’s assets, including salary and retirement accounts worth more than $1,000. (Form 278e, Part 5)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbots, defined benefit plan | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 1 | ||
| 401k (Talbots) | 2 | ||||
| Fidelity 500 index | $50,001 - $100K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 2.1 | ||
| American Funds American Balanced R6 | $50,001 - $100K | $201 - $1,000 | 2.2 | ||
| SAGIC Diversified Bond II | None (or less than $1,001) | None (or less than $201) | 2.3 | ||
| IRA (1) | 3 | ||||
| AMPLIFY CWP ENHANCED DIVIDEND INCOME ETF | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 3.1 | ||
| ARISTOTLE STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CL I-2 N/L | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 3.2 | ||
| ASCENSION HEALTH ALLIANCE DEBENTURE ISIN US04352EAA38 2.532% DUE 11/15/2029 CALLABLE 08/15/2029 @ 100 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.3 | ||
| CHEVRON USA INC NTS ISIN US166756AS52 3.25% DUE 10/15/2029 CALLABLE 07/15/2029 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.4 | ||
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. MTN PAYS MONTHLY ISIN US38141EV634 5.5% DUE 08/15/2040 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.5 | ||
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. MTN PAYS MONTHLY ISIN US38141EZ288 6% DUE 03/15/2041 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.6 | ||
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. MTN ISIN US48128G2E94 1% DUE 08/17/2027 CALLABLE 02/17/2026 @ 100 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.7 | ||
| LOOMIS SAYLES INVMT GDE BD FD CL Y N/L - NATIXIS ADV | $100K - $250K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 3.8 | ||
| META PLATFORMS INC NTS ISIN US30303M8L96 4.6% DUE 05/15/2028 CALLABLE 04/15/2028 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.9 | ||
| MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK PURCHASE, NY FDIC # 34221 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI-ANNUAL 4.8% DUE 03/16/2028 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.10 | ||
| PACIFICORP 1ST MTG ISIN US695114CS55 3.35% DUE 07/01/2025 CALLABLE 05/09/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.11 | ||
| PHILLIPS 66 NTS ISIN US718546AV68 3.85% DUE 04/09/2025 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.12 | ||
| SALLIE MAE BANK FDIC # 58177 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI-ANNUAL 1% DUE 07/28/2026 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.13 | ||
| SYNCHRONY BANK DRAPER, UT FDIC # 27314 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI- ANNUAL 4.4% DUE 10/07/2025 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.14 | ||
| WALMART INC NTS ISIN US931142EN95 3.25% DUE 07/08/2029 CALLABLE 04/08/2029 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.15 | ||
| Raymond James Bank Deposit Program (cash) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3.16 | ||
| IRA (2) | 4 | ||||
| LOOMIS SAYLES INVMT GDE BD FD CL Y N/L - NATIXIS ADV | $1,001 - $15,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 4.1 | ||
| PACIFICORP 1ST MTG ISIN US695114CS55 3.35% DUE 07/01/2025 CALLABLE 05/09/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 4.2 | ||
| Raymond James Bank Deposit Program (cash) | None (or less than $1,001) | None (or less than $201) | 4.3 |
Other Assets and Income
Officials are required to disclose other assets and sources of investment income belonging to them, their spouse or their dependent children. These include annuities, bonds, cash, college savings plans, farms, precious metals, real estate, stocks, trusts and wills. (Form 278e, Part 6)
| Description | Value | Income | Income Type | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Funds II New Opportunities Fund Class A Shares (JASOX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 1 | ||
| Calvert Ultra-Short Duration Income Fund Class A Shares (CULAX) | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 2 | ||
| Thornburg Limited Term Municipal Fund Class A Shares (LTMFX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 3 | ||
| Rental Home Colorado | $500K - $1M | $15,001 - $50,000 | 4 | ||
| Farm and Cattle Business Hawksbill Peak Farm | $1M - $5M | None (or less than $201) | 5 | ||
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) Joint | 6 | ||||
| AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL INCOME BUILDER FUND CL A M/F (CAIBX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 6.1 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL A M/F (CWGIX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 6.2 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL A M/F (AEPGX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 6.3 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS NEW WORLD FUND CL A M/F (NEWFX) | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 6.4 | ||
| US Savings Bonds | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 7 | ||
| Gold coins | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 8 | ||
| cash | $250K - $500K | $201 - $1,000 | 9 | ||
| Northwestern Mutual Whole Life Policy | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 10 | ||
| Cooke Co Tx Mineral Rights | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 11 | ||
| brokerage acct - spouse | 12 | ||||
| JPMORGAN LIQUID ASSETS MONEY MARKET FD CAPITAL CL M/M | $50,001 - $100K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 12.1 | ||
| RAYMOND JAMES BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.2 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS AMERICAN MUTUAL FUND CL F2 N/L | $250K - $500K | $100K - $1M | 12.3 | ||
| AMPLIFY CWP ENHANCED DIVIDEND INCOME ETF | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 12.4 | ||
| ARISTOTLE STRATEGIC INCOME FUND CL I-2 N/L | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 12.5 | ||
| BMW BANK OF NORTH AMERICA FDIC # 35141 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI- ANNUAL 4.95% DUE 03/17/2026 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 12.6 | ||
| CAPITAL GROUP GROWTH ETF SHS CREATION UNIT | $250K - $500K | $100K - $1M | 12.7 | ||
| CAPITAL GROUP INTL FOCUS SHS CREATION UNIT | $100K - $250K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.8 | ||
| DODGE & COX GLOBAL STOCK FUND CL I N/L | $50,001 - $100K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.9 | ||
| DODGE & COX INCOME FUND CL I N/L | $50,001 - $100K | $5,001 - $15,000 | 12.10 | ||
| FAIRFAX CNTY VA ECONOMIC DEV AUTH TRANSN DIST IMPT REV, TRANSN DIST IMPT REV REF BDS, SILVER LINE PHASE I PROJECT, SER 2016 4% DUE 04/01/2029 CALLABLE 04/01/2026 @ 100 | $15,001 - $50,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.11 | ||
| FIDELITY ADVISOR SMALL CAP VALUE FUND CL I N/L | $50,001 - $100K | $5,001 - $15,000 | 12.12 | ||
| HALLS TOWN TENN, GO REF AND IMPT BDS, SER 2014 ASSURED GUARANTY INC (FORMERLY AGMC) BANK QUALIFIED 3% DUE 06/01/2030 CALLABLE 04/23/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.13 | ||
| HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL VALUE FUND CL I N/L | $100K - $250K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.14 | ||
| JACKSON TN HOSP REV, REF BDS, WEST TENNESSEE HLTHCARE, SER 2015 4% DUE 04/01/2034 CALLABLE 04/23/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.15 | ||
| JOHN HANCOCK DISCIPLINED VALUE MID CAP FUND CL I N/L | $100K - $250K | $50,001 - $100K | 12.16 | ||
| JOHNSON CITY TENN, GO BDS, SER 2013 3% DUE 06/01/2029 CALLABLE 04/23/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.17 | ||
| KNOXVILLE TN GAS REV, SYS REV BDS, SER 2016 V 3% DUE 03/01/2029 CALLABLE 04/23/2025 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.18 | ||
| MFS GLOBAL GROWTH FUND CL I N/L | $50,001 - $100K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.19 | ||
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | $15,001 - $50,000 | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.20 | ||
| MORGAN STANLEY BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT FDIC # 32992 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI- ANNUAL CALLABLE BEGINNING 04/14/25 4.75% DUE 10/14/2027 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 12.21 | ||
| MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA PURCHASE, NY FDIC # 34221 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI-ANNUAL CALLABLE BEGINNING 06/30/25 3.75% DUE 06/30/2027 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 12.22 | ||
| MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA PURCHASE, NY FDIC # 34221 CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT SEMI-ANNUAL CALLABLE BEGINNING 07/14/25 4.65% DUE 01/14/2028 | $15,001 - $50,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 12.23 | ||
| RICHMOND VA PUB UTIL REV, REV AND REF BDS, SER 2016 A 5% DUE 01/15/2026 PREREFUNDED 01/15/2026 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.24 | ||
| SHELBY CNTY TN HEALTH EDL & HSG FACS BRD REV, REV BDS, METHODIST LE BONHEUR HEALTHCARE, SER 2017A 3.5% DUE 05/01/2033 CALLABLE 05/01/2027 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.25 | ||
| SULLIVAN CNTY TENN, GO SCH BDS, SER 2017 3% DUE 05/01/2030 CALLABLE 05/01/2026 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.26 | ||
| TOUCHSTONE MID CAP GROWTH FUND CL Y N/L | $100K - $250K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.27 | ||
| VOYA SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND CL I N/L | $50,001 - $100K | $5,001 - $15,000 | 12.28 | ||
| WALMART INCORPORATED | $50,001 - $100K | $15,001 - $50,000 | 12.29 | ||
| WASHINGTON CNTY TENN, GO REF BDS, SER 2016 A 3% DUE 06/01/2034 CALLABLE 06/01/2026 @ 100 | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 12.30 | ||
| brokerage acct 1 | 13 | ||||
| BANK DEPOSIT SWEEP PROGRAM | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 13.1 | ||
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP INC | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 13.2 | ||
| Chevron Corp New Com | $50,001 - $100K | None (or less than $201) | 13.3 | ||
| Carmax Inc | $15,001 - $50,000 | $1,001 - $2,500 | 13.4 | ||
| Microsoft Corp | $250K - $500K | $2,501 - $5,000 | 13.5 | ||
| AT&T INC COM USD1 | $1,001 - $15,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 | 13.6 | ||
| Target Corp | $1,001 - $15,000 | $2,501 - $5,000 | 13.7 | ||
| WARNER BROS DISCOVERY INC COM SER A | None (or less than $1,001) | $1,001 - $2,500 | 13.8 | ||
| brokerage acct 2 | 14 | ||||
| JPMORGAN LIQUID ASSETS MONEY MARKET FD CAPITAL CL M/M | $50,001 - $100K | $2,501 - $5,000 | 14.1 | ||
| RAYMOND JAMES BANK DEPOSIT PROGRAM | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 14.2 | ||
| ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED COM NEW | None (or less than $1,001) | None (or less than $201) | 14.3 | ||
| AMAZON COM INCORPORATED | $250K - $500K | None (or less than $201) | 14.4 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS AMCAP FUND CL A M/F | $100K - $250K | $201 - $1,000 | 14.5 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS CAPITAL WORLD GROWTH & INCOME FD CL A M/F | $100K - $250K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 14.6 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS EUROPACIFIC GROWTH FUND CL A M/F | $100K - $250K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 14.7 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS INCOME FUND OF AMERICA FD CL A M/F | $100K - $250K | $2,501 - $5,000 | 14.8 | ||
| AMERICAN FUNDS NEW PERSPECTIVE FUND CL A M/F | $100K - $250K | $1,001 - $2,500 | 14.9 | ||
| FIRST EAGLE GLOBAL FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.10 | ||
| PGIM TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.11 | ||
| SIRIUSXM HOLDINGS INCORPORATED COMMON STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | None (or less than $201) | 14.12 | ||
| TEMPLETON GLOBAL BOND FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.13 | ||
| THORNBURG INVESTMENT INCOME BUILDER FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.14 | ||
| THORNBURG LIMITED TERM INCOME FUND CL A M/F | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.15 | ||
| TRUIST FINL CORPORATION | $1,001 - $15,000 | $201 - $1,000 | 14.16 | ||
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS CL A - AMERICAN M/F | $100K - $250K | $2,501 - $5,000 | 14.17 |
Transactions
Officials are required to disclose the purchase, sale or exchange of property or securities in excess of $1,000. Many top officials are required to file periodic transaction reports (278-T) within 45 days to disclose additional actions. This table combines transactions from regularly scheduled financial disclosures and periodic transaction reports. If the same transaction appears on multiple reports, we’re only showing it once. (Form 278e, Part 7 and Form 278-T)
| Description | Value | Transaction | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At&T | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-20
 | 1 | |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $250K - $500K | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 1 | |
| Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (AXDX) See Endnote | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-11
| This stock was sold with no return. It was worth $0.16 cents | 1 |
| Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) | $15,001 - $50,000 | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 2 | |
| Shelby County Tenn Health EDL and HSG FACs See Endnote | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-11
| This bond was transferred to a son who is an adult and not living with us | 2 |
| Walmart, Inc. (WMT) | $50,001 - $100K | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 3 | |
| Jackson Tenn Hosp Bond Cusip 46874THC9 | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 3 | |
| American International Group, Inc. (AIG) | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 4 | |
| Ascension Health Alliance | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 4 | |
| Chevron Corp. (CVX) | $50,001 - $100K | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 5 | |
| Chevron USA Inc (CUSIP 166756AS5) | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 5 | |
| Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) | $500K - $1M | Sale, 2025-06-20
| 6 | |
| META Platforms Inc (cusip:30303M8L9) | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 6 | |
| Walmart Inc (CUSIP 931142EN9) | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 7 | |
| Ascension Health Alliance CUSIP: 04352EAA3) | $1,001 - $15,000 | Sale, 2025-06-10
| 8 | |
| Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) | $100K - $250K | Sale, 2025-06-11
| 9 |
Liabilities
Officials are required to disclose their liabilities totaling more than $10,000, as well as any linked to their spouse or dependent children. These include mortgages, credit card debt and student loans. The interest rates and loan repayment terms are also required. (Form 278e, Part 8)
| Creditor | Description | Endnote | Line No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA Dept EQ | type: Exercised Line of Credit, amount: $50,001 - $100,000, year-incurred: 2024, rate: 0, term: 10 | 1 |
About the Data
Most political appointees and senior officials in the executive branch are required by law to file public financial disclosure reports. These are documents that detail their financial holdings, positions they hold outside government, their spouse’s holdings, their liabilities and their recent financial transactions (such as buying or selling stock) during a defined reporting period.
The most senior officials file their disclosures with an agency called the Office of Government Ethics, and others file them with a designated ethics official within their agency. The Ethics in Government Act allows members of the public and the press to request these documents.
We’re publishing this information to give the public an important glimpse into the financial ties of a powerful and often hidden cadre of presidential appointees within the federal bureaucracy.
The main document type included in the database is the OGE Form 278e, which appointees must file when they are nominated (for Senate-confirmed appointees) or when they enter government (all others), and then annually while in the position. Another common document included is the OGE Form 278-T, also known as a periodic transaction report, which all public filers must submit within 30 days of a transaction. We are also making other ethics documents available, such as ethics agreements, certificates of divestiture and other documents we have obtained under the Ethics in Government Act.
Join us on Wednesday, April 8 for a walkthrough of ProPublica's new database of financial disclosures from Trump appointees and any potential conflicts they reveal. Register here.
