Contact Congress about H.R. 6689: ETHICAL Procurement Act
The Defense Department could not make or renew some contracts with companies tied to top federal officials or their close family. The Defense Secretary would set the details within 30 days.
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ETHICAL Procurement Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Latest action on H.R. 6689: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that want Defense Department contracts and have ties to top current federal officials or their close family members. It also affects those officials and families because their business roles, ownership, or financial gains could block a company from getting Defense work. The Defense Department would have to screen contracts under the new rules.
Why this matters: Defense contracts involve large amounts of public money, and this bill tries to keep that money away from companies closely tied to current officials and their families. It could make Defense awards look less driven by personal connections. It could also reduce the number of companies that can compete. The final effect would depend on how the Secretary of Defense writes and enforces the rules.
Key provisions in H.R. 6689
- The Defense Department could not make, renew, or extend some contracts with tied companies. This covers contracts and agreements for goods or services.
- The rule applies when a company leader or majority owner is a covered current official. That includes Senate-confirmed presidential appointees, Schedule C political or confidential employees, special government employees, and Senior Executive Service members.
- The ban can also apply because of close family ties. It covers companies where an immediate family member of the President, a covered official, or a special government employee is a leader, partner, or major owner.
- The ban also applies if a close family member would get a large financial benefit from the Defense contract. The Secretary of Defense decides what counts as large enough.
- The Secretary of Defense must write rules to carry out the bill. The deadline is 30 days after the bill becomes law.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 6689
- What is H.R. 6689?
- The Defense Department could not make or renew some contracts with companies tied to top federal officials or their close family. The Defense Secretary would set the details within 30 days.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6689?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6689?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6689 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
