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Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The ELON MUSK Act would bar special Government employees (SGEs) from entering into or profiting from any part of a contract or agreement with the federal government. It also requires that any contract or agreement held by an SGE at the time of enactment be terminated. The bill defines SGEs by referencing the definition in 18 U.S.C. § 202. The short title presents a partisan-sounding name, while the long title frames the measure as part of broader ethics and anti-corruption aims. The text provided does not include any details on enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or exceptions beyond the termination provision.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition: A special Government employee may not enter into or benefit from any part of a contract or agreement with the Federal Government.
- 2Immediate termination: Any contract or agreement with the Federal Government held by a special Government employee on the enactment date must be terminated.
- 3Definition: The term “special Government employee” uses the definition from 18 U.S.C. § 202.
- 4Scope: Applies to SGEs regardless of agency or contract type (not otherwise detailed in the excerpt).
- 5Legislative status: Introduced in the House on April 8, 2025, referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; no further legislative text beyond sections 1 and 2 is included in the provided excerpt.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Special Government Employees (SGEs) who currently hold or would seek to hold federal contracts or agreements; federal agencies that rely on SGEs for specialized expertise.Secondary group/area affected: Federal procurement and contract administration offices, ethics and compliance offices, and contractors who might serve SGEs or who might be affected by a sudden termination of existing contracts.Additional impacts: Potential disruption to ongoing or planned projects involving SGEs, need for rapid transition or replacement of expertise, and possible legal/administrative work to unwind existing arrangements. The excerpt provides no details on exemptions, waivers, penalties, or transition provisions.
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