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S. 385 (99th)

Federal Acquisitions Officers Ethical Conduct Act of 1985

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Introduced

5 February 1985

Last action

6 June 1985 · Committee

Status

Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

Sponsors

Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Acquisitions Officers Ethical Conduct Act of 1985 - Prohibits an acquisition officer who has officially engaged in a procurement contract from accepting compensation from contractors receiving funds under such contracts for a period of two years after termination of employment with the Federal Government or with the District of Columbia. Sets forth: (1) exceptions to such prohibition; (2) criminal penalties for violations; and (3) defenses for cases brought against violators. Authorizes an acquisitions officer who is offered compensation to apply to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for advice on the applicability of this Act. Sets forth provisions to be included in such application. Requires OPM to issue a final advisory opinion within 30 days of receipt of an application. Requires the Director of OPM to inform the Congress, and publish notice in the Federal Register within 30 days of issuance of an advisory opinion. Directs OPM to coordinate and review the implementation and administration of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GAO, OMB, Defense Department, Treasury Department, Office of Government Ethics.

    Source: Committee

  4. 6 June 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from GAO.

    Source: Committee

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