Ethics Reform Act of 1996

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ethics_in_Government_Act_of_1978
gptkbp:addresses conflict of interest
gptkbp:aims_to reduce corruption
gptkbp:allows gifts to members of Congress
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Federal_Election_Campaign_Act
Subsequent ethics reforms
gptkbp:applies_to federal employees
gptkbp:effective_date January 1, 1997
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:established gptkb:Office_of_Congressional_Ethics
gptkbp:examines government audits
lawmakers
government ethics courses
gptkbp:historical_debate Congressional hearings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ethics Reform Act of 1996
gptkbp:includes provisions for lobbying reform
gptkbp:increased penalties for violations
gptkbp:influences subsequent ethics legislation
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in legal studies
policy experts
gptkbp:is_challenged_by political opposition
lobbying groups
some lawmakers
gptkbp:is_cited_in legislative proposals
discussions on political ethics
academic research on ethics
gptkbp:is_considered a landmark legislation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of enforcement mechanisms
insufficient reforms
not fully addressing lobbying issues
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:political_science_literature
public forums
political analysts
ethics scholars
media coverage of political ethics
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by political commentators
government watchdog organizations
ethics commissions
gptkbp:is_implemented_in gptkb:Federal_Election_Commission
gptkbp:is_influenced_by public scandals
public opinion on ethics
scandals in government
gptkbp:is_linked_to public trust in government
political accountability
political reform movements
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:U._S._Code_Title_2
American political history
U. S. legislative history
U. S. legislative framework
U. S. political reforms
U. S. ethics laws
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:military_conflict
government reports
court cases regarding ethics violations
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Transparency_in_Government_Act
government accountability
Campaign finance reform
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by reform advocates
citizen advocacy groups
good government groups
gptkbp:promotes transparency in government
gptkbp:requires disclosure of campaign contributions
financial disclosures from lawmakers
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Bill_Clinton