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Search Results: keywords:"senior federal officials"

H. R. 8485 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes.
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May 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,519
H.R. 8485 proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code to prevent the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior executive officials from accepting payments or gifts from foreign entities without obtaining Congressional approval. The bill...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8485 is like a rule that says the President, Vice President, and other big leaders in the U.S. government can't take gifts or money from other countries without asking Congress first. If they do, they might have to pay a lot of money or even go to jail!
S. 4390 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes.
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May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,417
S. 4390, known as the “No Foreign Emoluments Without Congressional Consent Act,” seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code to prevent the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior federal officials from accepting foreign payments without Congress's consent. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a rule that says important people in the U.S., like the President and Congress members, can't accept gifts or money from other countries unless all the grown-ups in charge agree. If they break this rule, they might have to give the gifts back, pay a big fine, or even face trouble.

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