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Standard Summary
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The TRUST in Congress Act requires members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place covered investments into qualified blind trusts within 180 days of taking office (90 days for new members). It mandates certification to the Clerk or Secretary within 15 days and public disclosure of these certifications. Investments that provide compensation from a primary occupation are exempt, and trusts cannot be dissolved until 180 days after a member leaves office.
Key Points
- 1Blind trust placement required within 180 days (90 days for new members).
- 2Certification to Clerk or Secretary within 15 days of trust establishment.
- 3Public disclosure of certifications on the Clerk’s or Secretary’s website.
- 4Definition of covered investment and exemption for compensation from primary occupation.
- 5Trusts cannot be dissolved or controlled until 180 days after leaving office.
Impact Areas
Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent childrenFinancial institutions and blind trust providersEthics committees and oversight bodiesThe public and transparency advocates
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