Why are Taxpayers Funding Democrat Data Firms?
April 27, 2020
Last week, APT filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Michigan Governor’s office for politicizing the public health
APT Files Ethics Complaint Against Rep. Shalala
April 23, 2020
Americans for Public Trust filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Rep. Donna Shalala for failing to file reports on the sales of stock, a violation of federal law and House standards.
APT Requests Governor Whitmer’s Records On Contract Politicizing Public Health Response
April 21, 2020
Today, Americans for Public Trust demanded details about Governor Whitmer’s contract with a Democratic data firm by submitting Michigan Freedom of Information Act requests.
House Issues Ethics Guidance On Coronavirus Relief Act
April 14, 2020
In response to the passage of the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, the Committee on Ethics has issued guidance and has reiterated standing House rules governing conflicts of interest. The CARES Act was enacted into law in response to the economic impact of coronavirus.
How to Politicize the Pandemic and Not Report it to the FEC
April 13, 2020
Courier Newsroom has rolled out digital newspapers in six key swing states “to fill the news deserts, deliver the facts favorable to Democrats.”
UPDATE: HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FILING FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
April 9, 2020
Federal law requires that Members of the House and certain House employees file yearly financial disclosure reports, due on May
UPDATE: NEW HOUSE ETHICS GUIDANCE ON COMMUNICATING ABOUT COVID-19
April 7, 2020
In response to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the House Committee on Ethics and the House Committee on Administration have jointly released updated guidance on member solicitation. Under normal circumstances, members are permitted to make certain solicitations on behalf of charitable organizations, though certain restrictions apply.
APT Files Complaint Against Rep. TJ Cox
April 2, 2020
On Wednesday, Americans for Public Trust, an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, ethics watchdog, filed a complaint with the Office of Congressional Ethics against Rep. TJ Cox for various legal and ethical issues related to multiple tax liens held by the state of California against the Congressman.
Tips and Best Practices for Filing FEC Reports
March 30, 2020
With the April 15th FEC Quarterly Report filing deadline quickly approaching, it’s important for committees that are required to file to implement best practices and avoid potential filing mistakes that could result in administrative action being taken by the FEC.
APT Files FEC Complaint Against Bloomberg, DNC
March 30, 2020
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Americans for Public Trust filed a complaint with the FEC against Michael Bloomberg and the DNC.