H.R. 3734

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that officers and employees of the executive branch are required to recuse themselves in matters affecting the financial interests of their previous employers, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 4, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Ryan · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 3734
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Recusal of executive branch officers and employees in matters affecting financial interests of previous employers

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 2. Recusal of executive branch officers and employees in matters affecting financial interests of previous employers

• Section 208(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
  • by striking an officer or employee of the executive branch of the United States Government, or of any independent agency of the United States, a Federal Reserve bank director, officer, or employee, or an officer or employee of the District of Columbia, including a special Government employeeand inserting an officer or employee in any position listed under the Executive Schedule (sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5), a special Government employee, or an officer or employee of the Executive Office of the President; and
  • by inserting after the following: .