Preventing Corruption in Advisory Roles Act (H.R. 9483)

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation changes the operational authority of Department of Defense s by removing their ability to authorize or spend federal funds, potentially impacting how advisory boards and temporary consultants manage project budgets.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense special government employees

These individuals are prohibited from obligating or spending federal funds while carrying out their official duties.

Department of Defense

The agency must adjust its internal financial management processes to ensure special government employees do not authorize or spend federal funds.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill prohibits s working for the Department of Defense from spending or obligating federal money while performing their official duties. It aims to restrict the financial authority of these specific advisory or temporary personnel within the military branch.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation changes the operational authority of Department of Defense s by removing their ability to authorize or spend federal funds, potentially impacting how advisory boards and temporary consultants manage project budgets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a 'special Government employee' under this bill?

The bill uses the definition found in section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code, which generally refers to individuals appointed to perform temporary duties, with or without compensation, for a period not to exceed 130 days.

Does this bill apply to all Department of Defense employees?

No, it specifically applies only to 's' as defined by federal law, not to permanent or career civil service employees.

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Restriction of Advisory Authority

The bill represents a targeted effort to decouple advisory/temporary roles from direct financial control within the Department of Defense.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Subject of the bill's provisions”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 9483“Bill number”Map →

other118th Congress“Legislative body considering the bill”Map →

otherUnited States Code“Legal framework being amended”Map →

personMs. Porter“Introduced the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

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