Jim Jordan: “The Office of Government Ethics already consults with legal defense funds when prompted. OGE already published two legal…”

“The Office of Government Ethics already consults with legal defense funds when prompted. OGE already published two legal advisories around legal defense funds that define gifts according to current U.S. Code and the ``Standard of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch.'' Any legal defense fund reviewed by OGE bars the trustee from accepting donations from already prohibited sources. Mr. Chair, I urge that Members oppose this bad amendment to an already terrible underlying piece of legislation, and, respectfully, I yield back the balance of my time.”