Bills · HR 2894
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2894Government Operations and Politics
SEER Act of 2025
INTRO APR 10· LAST ACTION APR 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest and hidden influence within the federal government. Currently, some part-time government workers (SGEs) can hold significant positions while still having substantial ties to the private sector, but their financial interests are often not publicly visible. This can lead to questions about whether government decisions are being made impartially or if personal financial gains are playing a role.
If this bill becomes law, it would significantly increase transparency around these high-level SGEs, making their financial interests and any conflicts much more visible to the public. It would also place stricter boundaries on what these individuals can do in their government roles if it clashes with their private sector connections. If it doesn't pass, the current system with less public disclosure and narrower conflict-of-interest rules for many SGEs would remain in place, leaving potential gaps for conflicts of interest to go undetected.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands conflict-of-interest laws (18 U.S.C. 208) for certain high-level Special Government Employees (SGEs) to cover 'discrete and identifiable components' of matters where their outside organization has a financial interest.
This means a broader range of activities by these SGEs could be considered a conflict, reducing opportunities for undisclosed financial self-dealing.
PROVISION 02
Requires public availability of waivers granted to certain SGEs who are allowed to work on matters despite a conflict, making these waivers accessible via a searchable online database within 14 days.
This provision increases transparency by allowing the public to see when and why an SGE is permitted to have a potential conflict of interest.
PROVISION 03
Restricts certain high-level SGEs from communicating with agencies that contract with, regulate, or have enforcement actions against a 'large company' (defined by revenue/market cap/monopoly status) that the SGE owns or for which they are a senior executive/director.
This aims to prevent SGEs from using their government position to influence agencies regarding their own financial interests or those of their employers.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a public, searchable online database of 'covered individuals' (SGEs not on advisory committees), including their names, days served, and the justification for their SGE designation.
This creates a centralized public record of significant SGEs, enhancing accountability and public awareness of who serves in these roles.
PROVISION 05
Expands public financial disclosure requirements for certain high-level SGEs, making them subject to the same public reporting standards as many full-time senior government employees.
This ensures that the public can scrutinize the financial holdings of SGEs who hold significant government influence, similar to other senior officials.
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D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in House
APR 10
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2894
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
House BillHR 2894Government Operations and Politics
SEER Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
4
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