KAINE, MERKLEY, & COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO CLOSE ETHICS LOOPHOLES FOR ALL OFFICIALS REPRESENTING THE U.S. ABROAD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Tim Kaine issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and other colleagues in introducing the Transparency in the Administration's Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual representing the United States government in negotiations with foreign governments and international multilateral organizations, including Special Envoys and other officials serving in similar roles as paid employees, volunteers, or in unpaid capacities.

These individuals representing the United States, such as Jared Kushner and Steve Wi...