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Operating Status: OGE is affected by the lapse in appropriations.

To learn more read our lapse plan here. Please note, OGE continues to review financial disclosure reports of Presidential nominees to positions requiring Senate confirmation.

Related Guidance for Federal Employees:
LA-18-16: Ethics Laws and Regulations Continue to Apply to Federal Government Employees during Furlough Periods
LA-19-01 : Ethics Guidance for Employees in Non-Pay Status During a Lapse in Appropriations
This FAQ provides guidance for those employees who participated in the Deferred Resignation Program or who are in other extended leave status.



OGE Response to Senate Committee on STOCK Act

February 8, 2012


OGE has responded to questions from the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee regarding the scope of certain provisions of the STOCK Act (S. 2038), as amended and passed by the Senate on February 2, 2012.

  • Letter of February 8, 2012 to Michael Alexander, Staff Director, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Regarding the Scope of Certain Provisions of the STOCK Act (S. 2038) as amended and passed by the Senate on February 2, 2012 (PDF)
  • S. 2038, Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 (STOCK Act) as amended and passed by the Senate on February 2, 2012 (PDF)