Contact Congress about S. 2852: Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act

Many top federal officials would have to give up most individual stocks, crypto, and similar investments. Members of Congress and their families would usually get 90 days to sell banned holdings. The bill would also limit outside work and ban former lawmakers from lobbying covered officials for life.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, 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 people who hold or plan to enter top federal jobs. It also directly affects certain family members of Members of Congress. Some congressional staff would face new limits on outside pay and board service. Former lawmakers would face major limits on lobbying and work for foreign interests after leaving office.

Why this matters: Senior officials can make decisions that affect businesses in which they invest. This bill would separate many of those officials from most individual investments while they serve. It could reduce real or apparent conflicts of interest. It would also change the outside work and future lobbying jobs available to Members and senior staff. The effect on who seeks high-level federal service is uncertain.

Key provisions in S. 2852

• Covered officials could not own or trade most individual stocks, commodities, crypto, security futures, or similar investments while serving. The same ban would cover certain family members of Members of Congress.
• People would usually get 90 days to sell banned investments. The deadline starts when the law takes effect, when they become covered, or when they first get a new banned holding.
• Diversified mutual funds and exchange-traded funds would remain allowed. So would U.S. Treasury securities, some government retirement investments, and a family member’s pay from their main job.
• Most covered officials would pay a set fee for each violation. A monthly salary-sized fine would apply to Members and their families; the President and Vice President; certain Senate-confirmed appointees; and judges. The number of banned holdings would not change that monthly fine.
• Each ethics office must post a public list of people it finds in violation. The list must show each person’s name, job, and workplace.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2852

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Questions people ask about S. 2852

What is S. 2852?

Many top federal officials would have to give up most individual stocks, crypto, and similar investments. Members of Congress and their families would usually get 90 days to sell banned holdings. The bill would also limit outside work and ban former lawmakers from lobbying covered officials for life.

How do I support or oppose S. 2852?

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Who should I contact about S. 2852?

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