H.R. 2737: Eliminating Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the Eliminating Looting of Our Nation by Mitigating Unethical State Kleptocracy Act of 2025, seeks to impose restrictions on specific government employees known as "special Government employees." Below are the key components of the bill:

Prohibition on Contracts

The bill states that special Government employees are prohibited from:

Entering into contracts or agreements with the Federal Government.
Benefiting from any part of such contracts or agreements.

Termination of Existing Contracts

If a special Government employee currently holds a contract or agreement with the Federal Government at the time this bill is enacted, that contract will be terminated.

Definition of Special Government Employee

The bill refers to the definition of "special Government employee" as outlined in section 202 of title 18 of the United States Code, which generally includes individuals who are appointed to a temporary position or who provide services to the government in a non-permanent capacity.

Purpose and Intent

The overarching aim of the legislation is to reduce the potential for conflicts of interest and unethical behavior by ensuring that individuals in temporary government roles cannot engage in financial agreements with the government while serving.

Overall Impact

This bill is intended to maintain the integrity of government operations by preventing potential corruption or unethical practices related to financial dealings between special Government employees and federal agencies.