Public Service Transparency Act

HR 2529, the Public Service Transparency Act, requires presidential and vice presidential candidates, as well as nominees for Cabinet-level positions, to include their federal income tax returns for the current year and the previous two years when submitting required financial disclosure reports. This applies to reports filed under existing law for candidates seeking the presidency or vice presidency, and for nominees or holders of Cabinet-level roles. The bill mandates that these tax returns be submitted as part of standard disclosure processes, with a 30-day deadline if filed late with the IRS. The Office of Government Ethics is authorized to disclose these returns as required by the new provision.