United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 2291 — GARD Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Suitability, security, and conduct · 5 U.S.C. ch. 73 1 section
  • § 7342 Receipt and disposition of foreign gifts and decorations Amends

    5 U.S.C. § 7342

    The law today

    (a) For the purpose of this section— (1) “employee” means— (A) an employee as defined by section 2105 of this title and an officer or employee of the United States Postal Service or of the Postal Regulatory Commission; (B) an expert or consultant who is under contract under section 3109 of this title with the United States or any agency, department, or establishment thereof, including, in the case of an organization performing services under such section, any individual involved in the performance of such services; (C) an individual employed by, or occupying an office or position in, the government of a territory or possession of the United States or the government of the District of Columbia; (D) a member of a uniformed service; (E) the President and the Vice President; (F) a Member of Congress as defined by section 2106 of this title (except the Vice President) and any Delegate to the Congress; and (G) the spouse of an individual described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) (unless such individual and his or her spouse are separated) or a dependent (within the meaning of section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) of such an individual, other than a spouse or dependent who is an employee under subparagraphs (A) through (F); (2) “foreign government” means— (A) any unit of foreign governmental authority, including any foreign national, State, local, and municipal government; (B) any international or multinational organization whose membership is composed of any unit of foreign government described in subparagraph (A); and (C) any agent or representative of any such unit or such organization, while acting as such; (3) “gift” means a tangible or intangible present (other than a decoration) tendered by, or received from, a foreign government; (4) “decoration” means an order, device, medal, badge, insignia, emblem, or award tendered by, or received from, a foreign government; (5) “minimal value” means a retail value in the United States at the time of acceptance of $100 or less, except that— (A) on January 1, 1981, and at 3 year intervals thereafter, “minimal value” shall be redefined in regulations prescribed by the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to reflect changes in the consumer price index for the immediately preceding 3-year period; and (B) regulations of an employing agency may define “minimal value” for its employees to be less than the value established under this paragraph; and (6) “employing agency” means— (A) the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct of the House of Representatives, for Members and employees of the House of Representatives, except that those responsibilities specified in subsections (c)(2)(A), (e)(1), and (g)(2)(B) shall be carried out by the Clerk of the House; (B) the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate, for Senators and employees of the Senate, except that those responsibilities (other than responsibilities involving approval of the employing agency) specified in subsections (c)(2), (d), and (g)(2)(B) shall be carried out by the Secretary of the Senate; (C) the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, for judges and judicial branch employees; and (D) the department, agency, office, or other entity in which an employee is employed, for other legislative branch employees and for all executive branch employees. (b) An employee may not— (1) request or otherwise encourage the tender of a gift or decoration; or (2) accept a gift or decoration, other than in accordance with the provisions of subsections (c) and (d). (c) (1) The Congress consents to— (A) the accepting and retaining by an employee of a gift of minimal value tendered and received as a souvenir or mark of courtesy; and (B) the accepting by an employee of a gift of more than minimal value when such gift is in the nature of an educational scholarship or medical treatment or when it appears that to refuse the gift would likely cause offense or embarrassment or otherwise ad...

    10 other bills also change this section · Follow it → Official text at uscode.house.gov ↗

Also cites: 26 U.S.C. § 152, 52 U.S.C. § 30101

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The bill amends existing law to enhance reporting requirements related to foreign gifts and decorations received by federal employees.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342

    (G) a candidate as defined in section 301 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30101) for nomination or election to the office of President, Vice President, or Member of Congress;

    It adds candidates for federal office to the definition of 'employee' for reporting foreign gifts.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(a)(2)

    the end; → and

    It modifies the list to include an additional category of individuals or entities that are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(a)(6)

    ; and

    It revises the definitions related to oversight agencies, including the Federal Election Commission for candidates.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(b)(3)

    accept a gift from a country of concern as designated by the Secretary of State.

    It prohibits employees from accepting gifts from countries designated as concerns by the Secretary of State.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(c)(3)

    terminating the official use of a gift under subparagraph (B) or

    It clarifies the process for accepting gifts in relation to their official use.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(f)(1)

    January 31 → May 15

    It changes the deadline for reporting foreign gifts from January 31 to May 15.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(f)(1)

    State who shall → State. The Secretary of State shall

    It clarifies the responsibility of the Secretary of State in the reporting process.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(f)(2)(E)

    the estimated fair market value in the United States of the gift at the time of acceptance as determined by retail prices, price of comparable items, or appraisal;

    It specifies how to determine the fair market value of a gift.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(f)(4)(A)(I)

    delete → redact

    It changes the terminology from 'delete' to 'redact' in the context of gift reporting.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(g)(1)

    Each employing agency shall → Each employing agency, or a designated agency ethics official as defined in section 13101, and in coordination with the Office of Government Ethics, shall

    It modifies the requirements for implementing procedures on gift disclosures.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342(g)(3)

    Each employing agency-- (A) shall impose a $200 late fee for any employee who files a statement 30 days after the date on which such statement is required to be submitted; and (B) may waive the fee described in subparagraph (A) if a determination is made by the employing agency, or a designated agency ethics official as defined in section 13101, that an employee has good cause for the late submission.

    It introduces a late fee for late filings regarding foreign gifts.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 7342

    Not later than 120 days after enactment of the GARD Act, each employing agency shall adapt systems to enable public access to the listings under this section in a manner similar to the public access of financial disclosure reports required under chapter 131.

    It mandates public access to listings of foreign gifts and decorations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 2291?
HR 2291 is sponsored by Donalds, Byron (Republican) and Golden, Jared F. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2291?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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