๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ, ๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โ
Senator Elizabeth Warren, alongside Representative Melanie Stansbury, has introduced the SEER (SGE Ethics Enforcement & Reform) Act, aimed at enhancing transparency and ethical standards for Special Government Employees (SGEs). The legislation would prohibit SGEs who lead or have significant ownership in billion-dollar companies from communicating with or influencing government agencies that regulate or contract with their businesses. It also mandates public financial disclosures and restricts participation in projects where financial conflicts exist.
The bill is widely seen as a direct response to Elon Musk's dual rolesโas an SGE and the head of companies like SpaceX and Tesla, both of which have extensive ties to government contracts. Warren has openly criticized Musk, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the influence of wealthy, unelected individuals in public policy.
This legislation reflects the broader tension between Warren and Musk, marking a continued push for stronger oversight and accountability in the intersection of private enterprise and public service.