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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Ban on Equity Investments for Senior Officials in Defense-Funded Entities
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit certain senior government officials and their immediate family members from holding significant financial interests in entities receiving equity investments from the Department of Defense. The proposal aims to prevent conflicts of interest by restricting investments for the President, Vice President, Cabinet-level officials, and specific executive branch employees.
If enacted, this amendment would restrict the personal investment portfolios of high-ranking federal officials and their families, specifically prohibiting them from holding significant financial stakes in companies that receive equity funding from the Department of Defense.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Senior Government Officials
The amendment restricts the types of financial investments these individuals and their immediate family members may hold in companies receiving Department of Defense funding.
Department of Defense
The agency must adhere to new eligibility requirements for entities receiving equity investments under its programs.
Key Facts
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Expansion of Ethics Oversight
The amendment seeks to extend conflict-of-interest prohibitions specifically to equity investment programs within the Department of Defense, targeting both the officials and their immediate family members.
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