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> muh ethics

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Rep. Michael Patrick Guest trip to Bellagio, Italy on Apr. 1, 2024

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Traveler Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS)

Companion Guest, Haley (Spouse)

Start Date 4/1/2024

End Date 4/6/2024

Filed date 4/19/2024

Approver Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS)

Sponsor(s) Aspen Institute, Rockefeller Foundation

Destination(s) Bellagio, Italy

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Purpose Attended a conference focused on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence. Heard from experts in industry, government and academia on the impact of AI in various sectors, including education, health care and climate.

Total Cost $24,958.00

Detailed Expenses

Personal Companion

Transportation $10,565.00 $10,565.00

Lodging $1,236.00 -

Meal $596.00 $596.00

Other $700.00 $700.00 private meeting space, AV and conference services

>>22216227

maybe next time they could use a non-potato scanner for the financial disclosure form

>>22216276

>maybe next time they could use a non-potato scanner for the financial disclosure form

> https://disclosures-clerk.house.gov/

>>22216227

>Rep. Michael Patrick Guest trip to Bellagio, Italy on Apr. 1, 2024

>>22216276

>financial disclosure form

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>financial disclosure form

Rep. Michael Guest’s son, 20, arrested at Jason Aldean’s Nashville bar for dousing cop with ice

By Olivia Land

Published Feb. 27, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET

The 20-year-old son of a Republican House member was arrested over the weekend after allegedly tossing a cup of ice at a police officer while drinking at a Nashville bar.

Michael “Patton” Guest — the son of Mississippi Rep. Michael Guest, who serves as the chairman of the House Ethics Committee — was nabbed late Friday at Jason Aldean’s bar in downtown Nashville, WKRN reported.

A Metro Nashville police officer was supposedly on a patrol in front of the popular watering hole when a plastic cup full of ice fell from above and hit him on the foot shortly after 11 p.m., the outlet said, citing the arrest report.

Michael "Patton" Guest mugshot. 3

Michael “Patton” Guest, 20, was arrested in Nashville over the weekend. Metro Nashville Police Department

When the officer looked up, he saw people at the rooftop bar pointing in the opposite direction.

Patton Guest, 20, was subsequently spotted on the surveillance cameras, which apparently captured him “intentionally” throwing the plastic cup, WKRN explained.

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He was arrested at the bar with two alcoholic beverages in his hands, the outlet added.

Rep. Michael Guest. 3

Rep. Michael Guest is the House Ethics Commitee chairman. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

The Mississippi State University student eventually admitted to throwing the drink while police were completing their paperwork, authorities said.

He also copped to drinking that night, despite being underage.

Patton with his family. 3

Patton (right) is a student at Mississippi State.. Facebook / Haley Kennedy Guest

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The young man – whose father also serves on Congress’ Law Enforcement Caucus – was charged with disorderly conduct, underage drinking and assaulting an officer, online jail records showed.

Patton’s bond was set at $2,500, and he was granted pretrial release ahead of his March 15 court appearance, the Washington Examiner said.

Congressman Guest’s office declined to comment on the incident.

>>22216365

>Rep. Michael Guest’s son, 20, arrested at Jason Aldean’s Nashville bar for dousing cop with ice

Michael Guest Announces Staff for Offices in Washington and Mississippi

By: Sarah Ulmer - December 28, 2018

Congressman-elect Michael Guest has announced his new staff that will operate from his Washington, D.C. and Mississippi offices. “We believe we have assembled a staff of individuals who are dedicated to the people of Mississippi and who also possess the experience to be successful. I’m very proud of these individuals who have agreed to join our team. Every one of them has a proven record of success, commitment to bettering the lives of the people around them, and the humility required of a successful public servant. With this great team, I’m ready to go to Washington, D.C. to fight for you and our values in Congress,” Guest said.

Washington, D.C. Staff

Jordan Downs, Chief of Staff – Jordan is a native of Pearl, Mississippi. Downs began his career with Congressman Gregg Harper as a Legislative Assistant in 2009. Quickly recognized for his leadership skills and aptitude for policy and politics, Downs was promoted to Policy Director and then Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Harper. Downs’s 10 years on Capitol Hill have allowed him to develop an understanding of the legislative process, management skills, and a strong network between members of leadership and other key influencers in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Jordan’s experience and leadership will be a key component in the success of the office of Congressman-elect Guest.

Sharon Johnson, Deputy Chief of Staff – Hailing from Louisville, Sharon Johnson has cumulated an impressive 30+ years working for Mississippi Congressmen, first with Congressman Sonny Montgomery, then transferring her expertise to Congressman Chip Pickering’s staff before joining Congressman Gregg Harper’s staff. Sharon has held a position in all staff responsibilities, making her a versatile and experienced asset to Congressman-elect Guest’s staff. An expert in budget management, office management, and all things congressional, Johnson has the experience needed to guide and lead the office successfully. Johnson’s dedication to public service is evident in her continued support for Mississippi’s Members of Congress. Her experience in transitioning new members of Congress into office will be invaluable in setting up a successful team and her skills in office management will be vital for the continued success of Congressman-elect Guest and his staff.

Rob Pillow, Communications Director – Pillow joined the Guest campaign in early February as the Communications Director and later transitioned into campaign manager during the General Election. On the campaign, Pillow was responsible for developing day-to-day campaign messaging in the media, on social media, and in public events. Pillow developed his skill in communications while working for the International Economic Development Council, Senator Thad Cochran’s official and campaign staff, and numerous other political campaigns across the state. Pillow’s effective style of communication and dedication to transparency matches Guest’s open and accountable leadership style. Pillow will play an integral part in relaying important news from Congressman-elect Guest to the Mississippians he serves.

Elizabeth Joseph, Policy Director – Elizabeth Joseph is joining the staff from her role as a staffer for the Committee on House Administration and Congressman Gregg Harper’s office. Recognized in the Mississippi delegation for her expertise on Health Policy, Joseph will bring her understanding of the policy process and strong connection to Mississippi’s policy leaders to her new role as Policy Director. During her time as a Health Policy Fellow for Senator Cochran, Joseph played a critical role in the development of an innovative telehealth program by assisting with appropriations legislation. Joseph’s unique experience with new policy initiatives that benefit Mississippians will be vital in her role as the primary legislative expert on Congressman-elect Guest’s staff.

>>22216395

>Michael Guest Announces Staff for Offices in Washington and Mississippi

Congressman-elect Michael Guest has announced his new staff that will operate from his Washington, D.C. and Mississippi offices. “We believe we have assembled a staff of individuals who are dedicated to the people of Mississippi and who also possess the experience to be successful. I’m very proud of these individuals who have agreed to join our team. Every one of them has a proven record of success, commitment to bettering the lives of the people around them, and the humility required of a successful public servant. With this great team, I’m ready to go to Washington, D.C. to fight for you and our values in Congress,” Guest said.

Washington, D.C. Staff

Jordan Downs, Chief of Staff – Jordan is a native of Pearl, Mississippi. Downs began his career with Congressman Gregg Harper as a Legislative Assistant in 2009. Quickly recognized for his leadership skills and aptitude for policy and politics, Downs was promoted to Policy Director and then Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Harper. Downs’s 10 years on Capitol Hill have allowed him to develop an understanding of the legislative process, management skills, and a strong network between members of leadership and other key influencers in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Jordan’s experience and leadership will be a key component in the success of the office of Congressman-elect Guest.

Sharon Johnson, Deputy Chief of Staff – Hailing from Louisville, Sharon Johnson has cumulated an impressive 30+ years working for Mississippi Congressmen, first with Congressman Sonny Montgomery, then transferring her expertise to Congressman Chip Pickering’s staff before joining Congressman Gregg Harper’s staff. Sharon has held a position in all staff responsibilities, making her a versatile and experienced asset to Congressman-elect Guest’s staff. An expert in budget management, office management, and all things congressional, Johnson has the experience needed to guide and lead the office successfully. Johnson’s dedication to public service is evident in her continued support for Mississippi’s Members of Congress. Her experience in transitioning new members of Congress into office will be invaluable in setting up a successful team and her skills in office management will be vital for the continued success of Congressman-elect Guest and his staff.

Rob Pillow, Communications Director – Pillow joined the Guest campaign in early February as the Communications Director and later transitioned into campaign manager during the General Election. On the campaign, Pillow was responsible for developing day-to-day campaign messaging in the media, on social media, and in public events. Pillow developed his skill in communications while working for the International Economic Development Council, Senator Thad Cochran’s official and campaign staff, and numerous other political campaigns across the state. Pillow’s effective style of communication and dedication to transparency matches Guest’s open and accountable leadership style. Pillow will play an integral part in relaying important news from Congressman-elect Guest to the Mississippians he serves.

Elizabeth Joseph, Policy Director – Elizabeth Joseph is joining the staff from her role as a staffer for the Committee on House Administration and Congressman Gregg Harper’s office. Recognized in the Mississippi delegation for her expertise on Health Policy, Joseph will bring her understanding of the policy process and strong connection to Mississippi’s policy leaders to her new role as Policy Director. During her time as a Health Policy Fellow for Senator Cochran, Joseph played a critical role in the development of an innovative telehealth program by assisting with appropriations legislation. Joseph’s unique experience with new policy initiatives that benefit Mississippians will be vital in her role as the primary legislative expert on Congressman-elect Guest’s staff.

Luke Little, Legislative Assistant – Luke Little joined the Guest campaign team as a volunteer and quickly made himself an invaluable asset. He was promoted to Policy Field Representative after showing an aptitude for legislation and communication. Little traveled with Congressman-elect Guest to policy-related meetings and briefed Guest on current policy issues that were developing on Capitol Hill. Luke graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Public Policy and Political Science. While at Ole Miss, Little held many leadership roles, including President of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and Senator of the Associated Student Body. His enthusiasm for policy and serving his state will benefit him in his new legislative role.

>>22216395

Luke Little, Legislative Assistant – Luke Little joined the Guest campaign team as a volunteer and quickly made himself an invaluable asset. He was promoted to Policy Field Representative after showing an aptitude for legislation and communication. Little traveled with Congressman-elect Guest to policy-related meetings and briefed Guest on current policy issues that were developing on Capitol Hill. Luke graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in Public Policy and Political Science. While at Ole Miss, Little held many leadership roles, including President of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and Senator of the Associated Student Body. His enthusiasm for policy and serving his state will benefit him in his new legislative role.

Joseph “Bubba” White, Legislative Assistant – White joined Congressman Harper as a Legislative Assistant, a role in which he handled a policy portfolio that spanned issues including Agriculture, Defense, Transportation, Commerce, Natural Resources, Science, Technology, and Disaster Recovery. White has an established resume through his work with the Mississippi GOP, Mississippi Development Authority, and the Mississippi-based government relations firm, Capitol Resources. White was active at Millsaps College where he played football and baseball and served as president of the Politics and Government Association before graduating in May of 2018. His continued success in his pursuits translate into a well-rounded legislative assistant with a passion for Mississippi. Bubba will continue to serve the people of Mississippi by researching and handling a portion of Congressman-elect Guest’s legislative portfolio.

AnnHilton Buckner, Executive Assistant/Deputy Scheduler – A former Mississippi State University Soccer player, AnnHilton will join Congressman-elect Guest’s staff after graduating from MSU in May of 2018 with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Pre-Law. AnnHilton most recently worked for the Cindy Hyde-Smith for Senate campaign as the Director of Operations where she handled crucial scheduling and administrative requests on behalf of Senator Hyde-Smith’s campaign. AnnHilton has shown her dedication to bettering her community and state by working with charitable organizations such as Mitchell Family Adoption, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Palmer Home for Children. AnnHilton will return to Washington, D.C. where she gained experience as a Congressional intern for Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly.

District Staff

Brady Stewart, District Director – A native of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Brady Stewart will serve as Congressman-elect Michael Guest’s District Director, a role that fits Stewart’s experience in Mississippi and leadership capacity. After earning his Bachelor of Science from Delta State University, Stewart began a career in healthcare. He most recently worked for Healthcare Providers Insurance Company as a Marketing Executive where he developed his extensive background in the healthcare sector. In 1998-2000, he served as the first Community Director of Trace Pointe Assisted Living in Clinton, Mississippi before being promoted to Marketing Consultant for Emeritus Assisted living. Stewart will oversee the operations of the district staff and will represent Congressman-elect Guest in the district. Stewart lives in Madison, Mississippi with his wife, the former Kathryn Booth of Brandon, and their two children and serves as Music Director of Madison Heights Church.

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Kyle L. Jordan, Deputy District Director – Kyle is a native of Terry, Mississippi, and currently serves as the Deputy District Director for Congressman Gregg Harper. He was an indispensable member of Congressman Harper’s staff having joined the staff in 2009. Kyle is an active Freemason, where he currently serves as the Master of Abert No. 89 Masonic Lodge in Starkville. Kyle also holds the rank of 32nd degree Knight Commander Court of Honor in the Scottish Rite. He sits on the board of trustees for the Mississippi Heritage Trust, and is a member of the Starkville Rotary Club. He is married to the former Lura Corban of Winona, Mississippi. They are active members of the First United Methodist Church of Starkville. They are both alumni of Mississippi State University. Kyle will be the representative for the following counties: Clarke, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Smith.

Chad Dixon, Field Representative – Dixon is a long-standing resident of Brandon where he lives with his wife, Christie, and their children, Cole Dixon, Langston Cotten, and Shelby Cotten. Dixon has an extensive 27-year career serving the people of Rankin County. Since 2008, Dixon has served as an Investigator for the Rankin County District Attorney’s Office. A lover of golf, Dixon has turned his passion into a meaningful enterprise by hosting fundraisers and charitable tournaments for causes important to the community. Truly a team player, Dixon played an integral part on the campaign through his hard work and dedication. Dixon will serve Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, and Simpson counties as the on-the-ground representative for Congressman-elect Guest’s office.

Jimmie Nichols, Field Representative – Jimmie Nichols has over 32 years in law enforcement including service as a city patrolman, investigator, undercover agent and Director of Training for the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics. Nichols developed a close relationship with law enforcement agencies across Mississippi, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs Service, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Mississippi Highway Patrol, and numerous other law enforcement agencies. Nichols’s experience and network in the law enforcement community will allow Congressman-elect Guest and his office to maintain a close relationship with the men and women of law enforcement. Nichols will serve as a Field Representative for the following counties: Adams, Amite, Covington, Franklin, Jeff Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Pike, Scott, Walthall, and Wilkinson.

Debra Boutwell, Director of Scheduling– A talented scheduler for Congressman Harper, Debra Boutwell will join Congressman-elect Guest’s staff in the same role. During her career, Boutwell has developed strong contacts across government agencies through her work for Congressman Harper, the Mississippi State Senate, and Delta Airlines. Her role as Director of Scheduling will require her to juggle many events, scheduling requests, meetings, and speeches on behalf of Congressman-elect Guest. During her work for Congressman Harper, Debra earned a reputation as the office cook for her delicious dishes she would share with her co-workers. Often referring to the office as a family, her open and cheerful attitude encourages those around her. She and her husband, Carl, have lived in Brandon since 1980 where they attend Crossgates Baptist Church.

Janet Dominy, Director of Constituent Services – Janet Dominy is well known throughout the district by those who have requested assistance from Congressman Harper’s office. Her pleasant personality and desire to serve the people of Mississippi made Dominy an indispensable member of Congressman Harper’s team. She has served as Director of Constituent Services for Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District since 2011 and will join Congressman-elect Guest in the same role. Dominy will play a critical part in ensuring that the people of Mississippi have someone who will respond and offer a helping hand to those who need assistance from the Congressional office. Janet graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a major in Business Administration. She has lived in Pearl for almost 20 years and is dedicated to helping the people who call Mississippi home.

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Kim Amason, Deputy Director of Constituent Services – Kim is a lifelong resident of Pearl, Mississippi and attended Pearl High School before she began her career in law. Amason joined the Rankin County District Attorney’s office in 2001 as a paralegal and remained as a member of Congressman-elect Guest’s staff after he became District Attorney in 2008. Amason will join Congressman-elect Guest’s staff in a role to help Mississippians access services provided by the federal government. In her new role, she will handle requests from constituents in the district and ensure that Congressman-elect Guest has a firm understanding of the issues in Mississippi. Amason is married to Randall Amason and they have one daughter, Randa Amason. They are members of Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon.

Frances White, Special Assistant for Constituent Services – Located in Meridian, Frances White will continue her service for Congressman-elect Guest after working for Congressman Harper in the same role since 2012. Frances received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi and did additional graduate studies at the University of Mississippi and Delta State University. Before joining Congressman Harper’s staff, she served as an educator in Ingomar, Clarksdale, Jackson, Clinton, and Meridian. Mrs. White will fill a crucial role in the district and her history of hard work will continue to be a benefit to the people of Mississippi. Mrs. White is married to Dr. Carl White and they have three children and five grandchildren.

Steve Guyton, Military Academy Liaison– Steve Guyon is a native of Kosciusko and a 1970 graduate of Ole Miss in Political Science and a minor in journalism. He has been a resident of Jackson since 1987. Guyton has worked for some of the most distinguished public servants in recent Mississippi history, including Senator John C. Stennis, Senator Roger Wicker, Congressman Mike Parker, Congressman Chip Pickering, and Congressman Gregg Harper. Guyton will serve the office of Congressman-elect Michael Guest to identify outstanding young men and women to nominate for United States Service Academies. Guyton is a member of Madison United Methodist Church where he mentors high school members of the church.

Harold Cross, Military Affairs Advisor – Serving as military affairs advisor to Congressman Guest will be USAF veteran Harold Cross of Flowood. General Cross logged over 5,000 flying hours as a Command Air Force Pilot and was a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm and Panama. He was the commanding general of the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard while serving as Mississippi’s Adjutant General. He commanded Mississippi’s military response to Hurricane Katrina and has been with our soldiers and Airmen in Iraq and Afghanistan. The General is a graduate of Mississippi State University, Mississippi College, and the National Defense University. He and his wife, Carolyn, have two children and five grandchildren.

Congressman Michael Guest Press Release

12/28/2018

https://magnoliatribune.com/2018/12/28/michael-guest-announces-staff-for-offices-in-washington-and-mississippi/

>>22216407

Chair of committee that enforces STOCK Act violated it twice in 2023

Chair of committee that enforces STOCK Act violated it twice in 2023

Vahid Karaahmetovic

Vahid Karaahmetovic

Stocks

Nov 22, 2023

The STOCK Act, signed into law in 2012, emerged as a response to growing concerns about insider trading within the United States Congress. Its primary purpose is to enhance transparency and accountability among lawmakers by prohibiting the use of non-public information for personal financial gain.

By requiring members of Congress and high-ranking executive branch officials to disclose their financial transactions promptly, the STOCK Act aims to uphold the public’s trust in the integrity of the nation’s leaders and maintain the ethical standards essential for effective governance.

Ethics Committee Chair Breached STOCK Act twice

That’s how it’s supposed to be, at least, but even those who enforce the act are allegedly breaching it.

Michael Guest, chairman of the House Ethics Committee – which is responsible for enforcing the STOCK Act – traded an estimated $500,000 in stock and options in 2023.

He violated the act two times during this period, trading data platform Quiver Quantitative alleged on November 21.

Among the stock market moves Guest made this year were purchases of Uranium Energy Corporation (NYSE American: UEC), Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), and International Seaways (NYSE: INSW).

The US representative has not been penalized for his violations of the STOCK Act, Quiver Quantitative emphasized.

Ethics Committee members with the most violations

As the popular X account explained in a separate tweet, the STOCK Act “was intended to combat insider trading by politicians.”

However, even the House Ethics Committee, which enforces it, rarely plays by the rules.

Instead, its members “often break the law themselves,” Quiver noted, with some of them accumulating a staggering number of violations.

According to the account, two House Ethics Committee members who by far have the most STOCK Act violations are John Rutherford (152) and David Joyce (136).

Guest, whom we’ve discussed today, has 2, while Deborah Ross has 1.

None of the aforementioned representatives have been penalized for their transgressions.

https://finbold.com/chair-of-committee-that-enforces-stock-act-violated-it-twice-in-2023/

>>22216276

>maybe next time they could use a non-potato scanner for the financial disclosure form

Top kek

I guess I wasn't the only one

https://archive.ph/VmTVY#selection-2647.0-2647.188

Some members of Congress are submitting comically illegible stock-trade disclosures — and nobody on Capitol Hill is doing anything about it

Dave Levinthal

May 14, 2022, 2:01 PM

Some federally mandated personal financial disclosure documents for Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, are all but impossible to decipher. Reed Saxon/AP

Members of Congress are required by law to disclose their stock trades.

But some lawmakers' disclosures are almost impossible to read.

Government watchdogs accuse some lawmakers of engaging in 'transparency theater'.

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The good news: Rep. Ro Khanna this week did better than many of his congressional colleagues when he complied with federal conflicts-of-interest law by submitting timely documents detailing more than 800 recent stock trades made on behalf of his wife, Ritu Khanna, and their dependent children.

The bad news: Most of the California Democrat's disclosures are all but unreadable, more closely resembling black blotches of ink than actual words and numbers.

Khanna's disclosures, such as they are, underscore how some members of Congress continue to struggle with the most foundational aspect — transparency — of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012.

Their blurry, garbled, or otherwise haphazard disclosures come as Congress is actively debating whether to ban lawmakers and their families from trading individual stocks altogether, prompted in part by Insider's "Conflicted Congress" project, which revealed numerous STOCK Act violations and conflicts of interest among federal lawmakers.

Other lawmakers joining Khanna in submitting less-than-transparent financial disclosures include Rep. Doris Matsui, a fellow Democrat from California, who filed a 2020 annual financial disclosure that pushes the boundaries of legibility.

A financial disclosure from Rep. Doris Matsui, a Democrat of California

A financial disclosure from Rep. Doris Matsui, a Democrat of California. US House of Representatives

The most recent annual financial disclosure of Rep. Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, requires extreme magnification to begin deciphering its abbreviation-riddled line items.

>>22216444

>>maybe next time they could use a non-potato scanner for the financial disclosure form

>Top kek

>I guess I wasn't the only one

>https://archive.ph/VmTVY#selection-2647.0-2647.188

>Some members of Congress are submitting comically illegible stock-trade disclosures — and nobody on Capitol Hill is doing anything about it

The most recent annual financial disclosure of Rep. Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi, requires extreme magnification to begin deciphering its abbreviation-riddled line items.

A financial disclosure from Rep. Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi

A financial disclosure from Rep. Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi. US House of Representatives

Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan, discloses his personal finances using pen and paper, often scratching out mistakes and leaving handwritten notes — his penmanship is distinctive — in the margins.

A financial disclosure from Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan

A financial disclosure from Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan. US House of Representatives

And for reading disclosures from Rep. Kurt Schrader, a Democrat from Oregon, it may help to have a cryptographer on hand.

A financial disclosure from Rep. Kurt Schrader, a Democrat from Oregon

A financial disclosure from Rep. Kurt Schrader, a Democrat from Oregon. US House of Representatives

"Publishing information in difficult to use formats defeats transparency and accountability, which is a main enforcement mechanism by which the law works," said Daniel Schuman, policy director for the nonpartisan Demand Progress Education Fund, which advocates for government transparency. "Publishing financial documents without the data is secrecy through obscurity and a form of transparency theater that fails to serve the public interest."

For Khanna, the congressman has "filed every month on time the same way in his five years in Congress and is always in full compliance," spokesperson Marie Baldassarre said. "He is committed to transparency and looking into options to make it easier to read the scan of his disclosure forms in the future. The originals he files are always very legible."

Baldassarre declined to comment on whether the Clerk of the US House of Representatives, an office in Congress that processes and publishes congressional financial disclosures, is at fault for Khanna's blocky, blurry financial documents.

Clerk of the US House of Representatives Cheryl Johnson did not respond to messages left with her office.

It is the "expectation" of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees the Clerk of the US House of Representatives, "that disclosure documents are displayed in a way that is accessible and beneficial to the public," a spokesperson said in a statement.

The Committee on House Ethics, not the Clerk of the US House of Representatives, alone has the power to reject an inadequate financial disclosure made by a lawmaker or congressional staffer — a move that would be highly unusual for the committee, which has taken a decidedly permissive approach to enforcing the STOCK Act.

Members of Congress are allowed to disclose their stock trades one of two ways: digitally, using a congressionally approved online filing system, or on paper, using a pre-printed form, as Khanna does.

In formal guidance to lawmakers last year, the House Committee on Ethics said it "strongly encourages" filers to utilize the online system because it "can significantly increase the accuracy" of personal financial filings.

Electronic filings made through the House's online system are also easier for the public and press to analyze. Handwritten or scanned paper financial disclosure documents are generally not machine readible, and therefore, they require people to manually interpret and input members of Congress' financial data into a homespun database.

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>>22216450

Last year, Insider did exactly this, compiling, analyzing and fact-checking hundreds of US House and Senate financial disclosures to create a searchable, sortable, and near-complete accounting of members of Congress' personal finances. The process took hundreds of hours.

Baldassarre previously noted that Khanna himself doesn't trade stocks — only his wife does — and that the congressman "supports a ban on stock trading that applies also to spouses."

In the meantime, keen eyesight, digital enhancements, or an old-school magnifying glass may be required to determine what Khanna's wife is buying and selling.

On April 22, for example, it appears that Khanna's dependent children had between $50,000 and $100,000 each in Pfizer, Walt Disney, Meta Platforms, and Bank of America stock purchased on their behalf, among numerous other stocks.

Ritu Khanna also reported purchasing up to $15,000 worth of stock in Yandex, a Russian internet company, a few weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine.

Get the latest Bank of America stock price here.

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