Elizabeth Warren targets Elon Musk and White House crypto czar David Sacks with new ethics reform bill
A coalition of US lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a new ethics reform bill targeting Special Government Employees (SGEs) like Elon Musk and White House crypto advisor David Sacks.
The proposal, titled the Special Government Employee Ethics Enforcement and Reform (SEER) Act, seeks to apply stricter transparency and accountability standards to individuals serving in advisory roles while maintaining private sector ties.
SGEs are part-time federal workers allowed to serve up to 130 days a year. Unlike full-time officials, they are not always required to disclose their financial interests unless they surpass a specific pay grade.
This structure has raised concerns about conflicts of interest, especially in cases…
