PAINTER Act

The PAINTER Act amends federal financial disclosure rules to require executive branch employees to report financial interests involving their non-dependent children over age 17. It expands existing disclosure requirements - previously covering spouses and dependent children - to include non-dependent children (defined as sons, daughters, stepsons, or stepdaughters over 17 who are not financially dependent). This change affects federal employees who must file financial disclosures under Title 5, U.S. Code, ensuring transparency around assets or investments tied to these children. The bill does not create new reporting categories but clarifies existing rules to cover this specific group.