Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7483

119th Congress

Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Yassamin Ansari

D - AZ

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026 seeks to restrict the practice of 'dual hatting,' where government officials simultaneously hold positions in both the executive branch and private advisory roles or outside organizations. This bill aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure government leaders are focused solely on serving the public interest without divided loyalties.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Introduced2/11/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026

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The Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026 seeks to restrict the practice of 'dual hatting,' where government officials simultaneously hold positions in both the executive branch and private advisory roles or outside organizations. This bill aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure government leaders are focused solely on serving the public interest without divided loyalties.

Bill Number: 7483
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7483
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 2/11/2026
Summary: The Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026 seeks to restrict the practice of 'dual hatting,' where government officials simultaneously hold positions in both the executive branch and private advisory roles or outside organizations. This bill aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure go

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026 seeks to restrict the practice of 'dual hatting,' where government officials simultaneously hold positions in both the executive branch and private advisory roles or outside organizations. This bill aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and ensure government leaders are focused solely on serving the public interest without divided loyalties.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prevents government officials from holding multiple roles that could create conflicts between public duties and private interests
Increases transparency and accountability in how top government positions are staffed and managed
Addresses concerns about outside influence on government decision-making through dual appointments
Ensures federal officials dedicate their full attention to their government responsibilities rather than splitting time between roles

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect senior government officials and political appointees who might otherwise serve in both official government capacities and external advisory positions. For everyday Americans, it could mean greater confidence that government leaders are making decisions based solely on public interest rather than external obligations, potentially leading to more transparent and accountable governance. The legislation would reshape how the executive branch structures leadership roles and interfaces with outside organizations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7483, 119th Congress (2026). "Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7483

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