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Joni Ernst: ““Government agencies should know whether federal contractors’ outside business interests might conflict with their work…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2026
“Government agencies should know whether federal contractors’ outside business interests might conflict with their work for Americans. This law will ensure that federal contractors disclose potential conflicts before they are awarded taxpayer dollars. Implementation of the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest Act must be prioritized immediately to ensure compliance.”
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Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

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Senator Ernst on federal contractor conflicts of interest.

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