Give an independent congressional ethics office enforcement power

Haynes proposes creating an independent congressional ethics office with enforcement authority, rather than only an advisory role. He also supports mandatory ethics training, stronger penalties for violations, and ending congressional bodies’ practice of policing themselves.

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In their own words

Create an independent office of congressional ethics with enforcement authority

The source

Frederick D. Haynes III: Legislative Agenda for Ethical Accountability and Public Trust ↗

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