I am submitting to Congress the Ethics in Government Act of

Last updated: 3/9/2023

I am submitting to Congress the Ethics in Government Act of 1977 This bill will establish far reaching safeguards against conflicts of interest and abuse of the public trust by government officials In addition I am today announcing support for legislation to authorize appointment of a temporary Special Prosecutor to handle cases of misconduct by high ranking Executive Branch officials President Jimmy Carter message to Congress May 3 197 Which situation prompted President Carter to propose this legislation to Congress Military opinion regarding troop reductions in the Vietnam War Political pressure regarding government negotiations in the Iran hostage crisis International criticism regarding nuclear arms during the Cold War Public cynicism regarding government corruption after the Watergate scandal