Adam B. Schiff

This bill would stop people convicted of certain corruption-related crimes, committed while they were chief executives of companies, from getting jobs in the federal government's executive branch. It would also remove anyone currently in such a federal job if they have these convictions. This changes current rules, which do not specifically block these individuals from serving.

The Stop MUSK Act would make executive branch employees step aside from government decisions that could financially help their former employers or organizations they are actively involved with. This expands current rules, adding a 4-year look-back period for various past roles. It aims to prevent conflicts of interest for those working in federal agencies.

This bill would make the rules clearer about what actions count as bribery for public officials and witnesses. It would update the definition of an "official act" to include ongoing actions and even attempts that don't fully succeed. This aims to give investigators and courts a more precise tool to address bribery cases.

This bill would let artificial intelligence (AI) companies and other groups work together on security risks without facing certain legal challenges. Currently, teaming up on things like sharing information or delaying AI releases could lead to legal trouble under competition rules. This bill would create clear rules for when they can work together on AI safety without breaking those competition rules.

This bill would make it harder for colleges to switch their main accrediting agency. It would require a detailed application and public review for such changes. The bill also sets new rules for how accrediting agencies get federal approval, aiming to increase accountability. These changes would give the Department of Education more power to oversee college quality.

This bill would offer free post office boxes to people who are unhoused or facing housing instability. Eligible individuals could get a stable mailing address without fees. The Postal Service would receive money to cover the costs and lost revenue from these free boxes.

Federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and their families would have to put certain investments into special "blind trusts." These trusts would hide the specific assets from the judges. This aims to prevent conflicts of interest. Today, there are no specific rules requiring blind trusts for these assets.

This bill would let Americans request specific records from most federal courts and judicial offices. Currently, these courts are largely exempt from public information laws. This change would make many judicial records, like attorney disciplinary actions or judge performance reports, more accessible to the public.

This bill would make sure federal judges and all court staff cannot make official decisions that affect their own money. It would extend existing conflict of interest rules to cover the judicial branch. This means judges and court employees would need to step aside from cases or actions where they have a personal financial stake.

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This bill would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to update its computer systems and fix known problems. The SBA would follow expert advice to make its technology more reliable and secure. This could lead to better and more secure services for small business owners.

This bill would make sure that government-funded manufacturing support centers are evaluated more strictly, especially regarding their money management. It would also set clear deadlines for how the government handles centers that aren't performing well, and for choosing new operators. This means more accountability for these centers and less wiggle room for the Commerce Secretary.