CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN INTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-CORRUPTION AGENDA TO CLEAN UP WASHINGTON D.C.

Congressman Pat Ryan Introduces Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Agenda to Clean Up Washington D.C.

Congressman Ryan’s legislative package is designed to put power back in the hands of the American people by preventing the President, Executive Branch officials, and Members of Congress from personally benefiting from their positions

WASHINGTON, DC  –  Today, Congressman Pat Ryan introduced his comprehensive Anti-Corruption Agenda to clean up Washington D.C. His full remarks are linked here. 

His effort to confront political corruption and clean up government includes six bills designed to put power back in the hands of the American people by preventing the President, Executive Branch officials, and Members of Congress from personally benefiting from their positions. It includes banning Congressional stock trading, barring former Members from becoming lobbyists, disqualifying those who have committed financial crimes from working in the executive branch, improving oversight, and more. Other leaders of this reform effort include Representatives Joe Neguse (CO-02), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Angie Craig (MN-02).

“For too long, politicians in both parties have put their own gain ahead of what’s best for the American people. The brazen corruption of the last few months has only highlighted the need for urgent action. It is time for comprehensive reform to ensure politicians serve the people, not themselves,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “No more getting rich off trading stocks. An end to Members of Congress becoming lobbyists. Getting rid of kickbacks for billionaire friends. I’m proud to be working alongside a group of next-generation lawmakers who refuse to accept the status quo – we’re here to clean things up.”

“Donald Trump’s first 100 days back in office were marked by chaos, corruption, and self-dealing. He spent the time stacking his administration with billionaire donors and promoting shameless cryptocurrency scams, all while his Republican supporters in Congress trade stocks to benefit their own portfolios. The time for this corruption to end is now. We must clean up government for future generations and ensure our government is serving the American people, not special interests,” said Rep. Neguse. 

“Elected officials are elected to serve their constituents, not their own self-interests,” said Rep. Craig. “It’s past time we pass legislation to clean up Washington and ensure our tax dollars are being spent as they should – on improving the lives of everyday Americans. That’s why I’m proud to be partnering with my colleagues on this anti-corruption campaign to make common-sense reforms that will restore integrity, transparency and efficiency to our government.” 

The bills included in Congressman Ryan’s End Corruption Now Agenda are:

• The Close the Revolving Door Act, which places a lifetime ban on Members of Congress from serving as lobbyists. Learn more about this bill here. 
• The No Corporate Crooks Act, which prohibits any chief executive officers, in either the public or private sector, convicted of covered financial crimes from serving in the Executive Branch. Learn more about this bill here. 
• The Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust (TRUST) in Congress Act, which effectively bans Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading individual stocks by requiring them to either divest from individual stock holdings or move their investments into a qualified blind trust during their entire tenure in Congress. Learn more about this bill here. 
• The Stop Millionaires Using Service for Kickbacks (MUSK) Act, which requires government employees defined as Executive Schedule (I-IV) employees, Special Government Employees, and people in the Executive Office of the President to recuse themselves from any matters affecting the financial interests of their previous employers for the four-year period. Learn more about this bill here. 
• The Integrity in Government (IG) Act, which strengthens checks and balances by installing new oversight measures for the White House and its top offices and protecting independent watchdogs from political retaliation. Learn more about this bill here. 
• The Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution, which would prohibit Members of Congress from serving on corporate boards. Learn more about this bill here.
• The Closing the Bribery Loopholes Act, which closes loopholes in the federal bribery statute by clarifying the definition of an “official act” by a public official. The bill expands the definition to prohibit public officials from improperly using their position for private gain. 

Congressman Ryan has been a leading voice in demanding accountability among elected and appointed officials as well as fighting and preventing corruption in government agencies and departments. Most recently, Ryan called for a reduction of Defense Secretary Hegseth’s salary to one dollar following his breach of national security that endangered the lives of American servicemembers. He also proposed legislation that would keep Elon Musk, a “special employee” of the Trump Administration, from receiving government contracts for his companies using the funds that DOGE cut from other programs and departments under his oversight. 

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