On the recordSeptember 22, 2021
To my colleagues who oppose this amendment, I ask this simple question: If they think the President should be allowed to contract with the Federal Government, do they support repealing the current statute that prohibits every Member of the body from contracting with the Federal Government? Of course they don't. That would be outrageous. My amendment is common sense. It will apply to any President, regardless of party affiliation. It will help restore integrity to the Office of the President by closing the door on self-enrichment at the White House. And it will prevent some of the corruption that defined the Trump Presidency from ever happening again. I urge my colleagues to support my amendment and impose the same standards of conduct we imposed on ourselves to every federally elected official. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Said by
Michelle Bowman