HR 6658
BASIC Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:55 AM
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Bill overview
The BASIC Act aims to prevent conflicts of interest within the federal government by prohibiting special government employees from receiving covered federal awards under certain circumstances. Specifically, it restricts awarding federal funds to employees who benefit directly or indirectly from those awards, such as through family members or affiliated organizations. The bill also requires revisions to federal regulations and mandates the publication of financial disclosure reports for special government employees, along with the creation of a public database detailing their employment status and designation.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson
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