Bill Sponsor
House Bill 567
115th Congress(2017-2018)
RIGGED Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 13, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 13, 2017
Latest Action
Jan 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
567
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act or the RIGGED Act

This bill amends federal civil service law to revise the restrictions on the employment of relatives to: (1) make such restrictions applicable to the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President; and (2) include as a civilian position whose appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement is prohibited one acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether the position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated.

An individual appointed, employed, promoted, or advanced in violation of such restrictions shall be removed immediately.

The bill makes provisions concerning prohibited personnel practices applicable to the White House Office.

Text (1)
January 13, 2017
Actions (2)
01/13/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
01/13/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:21 PM