What does Preamble of BASIC Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit covered Federal awards for certain special Government employees, and for other purposes,' aims to modify Title 18 of the United States Code. The bill seeks to prohibit covered Federal awards for certain special Government employees. The bill was introduced by Mr. Min, along with Ms. Norton, Ms. Ansari, Mr. Garcia of California, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Carson, and Mr. Horsford.

What does SHORT TITLE. of BASIC Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Ban on Self-Interested Contracting Act or the BASIC Act

What does PROHIBITION ON COVERED FEDERAL AWARDS FOR SPECIAL GOVERNMENT of BASIC Act do?

This section amends Chapter 11 of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 221, which prohibits special government employees from receiving covered Federal awards from their employing agency. The prohibition applies if a special government employee knowingly demands, seeks, receives, or agrees to receive such an award, directly or indirectly. Indirectly receiving an award is defined as it being given to a relative or household member, or an organization with which the employee is affiliated, if the employee will aid the organization or receive compensation traceable to the award. Exceptions to the prohibition exist for special government employees who solely serve on advisory committees, have duties comparable to a GS-10 or lower position, or hold student positions. A 'covered Federal award' is defined as a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or similar instrument exceeding $1,000,000 annually. The Federal Acquisition Regulation and Code of Federal Regulations must be revised within 60 days of enactment to prohibit awards that would violate this section. The Office of Government Ethics is required to issue regulatory guidance on this section.

What does PUBLICATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATING TO SPECIAL of BASIC Act do?

This section amends the publication of certain information relating to special Government employees. It requires Executive agencies to make publicly available financial disclosure reports filed by special Government employees. Exceptions apply to certain individuals, such as those with duties comparable to GS-10 or lower, or students.

What does DATABASE OF SPECIAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. of BASIC Act do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code. It establishes a definition of 'covered individual' as a special Government employee not serving on an advisory committee, excluding individuals described in specific sections. The Director, in coordination with the Office of Government Ethics, is required to maintain a publicly accessible electronic database. The database will contain the name of each covered individual, a tally of their service days, and the reason for their designation as a special Government employee.

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BASIC Act

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Dave Min (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits special government employees from receiving federal awards exceeding $1,000,000 annually from their employing agency, with exceptions for advisory committee members, lower-level positions, and student roles.
Executive agencies must publicly disclose financial disclosure reports of special government employees, excluding certain lower-level or student positions.
The bill establishes a publicly accessible database containing information on special government employees, including their name, service days, and reason for designation.

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