Public Service Spending Integrity Act

HR 2524, the Public Service Spending Integrity Act, prohibits federal agencies from using public funds to buy goods or services from businesses owned or controlled by certain top government officials or their family members. Starting in fiscal year 2024, this ban applies to the President, Vice President, Cabinet secretaries, and other top officials, as well as their spouses, children, parents, or domestic partners. The law defines ownership broadly - covering businesses where an official or family member owns over 50% of voting shares, serves on the board, or controls a trust owning the business. Exceptions only apply for spending authorized under the Presidential Protection Assistance Act of 1976. This directly affects federal contracting decisions made by agencies like the Department of Defense or Education.