Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act” or the “RIGGED Act”.
Relatives in Government Getting Employment Dishonorably Act
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the application of the restriction on the appointment of relatives to a position in the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Employment of relatives; restrictions
In general— Section 3110 of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
in subsection (a)—
in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting “, including the White House Office and the Executive Office of the President” after “Executive agency”;
by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and
by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
“(2) “civilian position” means any existing or newly created position in an agency, including a position acting in a professional or official capacity as a consultant or advisor, regardless of whether such position is voluntary, gratuitous, or authorized by law to be compensated;”
in subsection (b), by striking “A public official may not” and inserting “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a public official may not”; and
in subsection (c)—
by inserting “shall be removed immediately and” after “in violation of this section”; and
by striking “as pay” and inserting “as salary or expenses”.
Application of prohibited personnel practices— Section 2302(a)(2)(C) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting “, including the White House Office,” after “Executive agency”.