Contact Congress about S. 2852: Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act
Top federal officials would have to sell most individual stocks, crypto, and similar assets while in office. The bill also limits outside pay, board service, and lobbying after Congress.
Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 2852: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects top federal officials and people close to them. It would change what they can own, trade, earn, and do after leaving office. It also affects ethics offices, which would have to enforce the rules and publish violations.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would force many top officials to choose between certain personal investments and public service. It aims to reduce conflicts between private money and government power. It could also change who decides to run for office, accept a top government job, or become a judge. The bill may reduce special access for former lawmakers who become lobbyists, but the final effect on public trust and policy decisions is uncertain.
Key provisions in S. 2852
- Covered officials and family members of Members of Congress could not own or trade most individual stocks, commodities, crypto, security futures, or similar bets while serving. The ban covers both buying and holding those assets.
- People covered by the bill would usually have 90 days to sell or give up banned investments. The 90-day clock starts when the law takes effect, when they become covered, or when they first get a new banned investment.
- The bill does not ban common diversified funds. It exempts diversified mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds, some government retirement plan investments, and a family member's pay from their main job.
- Violations would cost money. Most covered officials would pay a set fee, but Members of Congress, their family members, the President, the Vice President, certain Senate-confirmed appointees, and judges would owe one month of salary for each month they violate the rule.
- Ethics offices would have to name violators online. The House and Senate ethics committees, the Office of Government Ethics, and the Judicial Conference would list each violator's name, job, and office on their websites.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2852
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 2852
- What is S. 2852?
- Top federal officials would have to sell most individual stocks, crypto, and similar assets while in office. The bill also limits outside pay, board service, and lobbying after Congress.
- How do I support or oppose S. 2852?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 2852?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 2852 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
