Ethics in Government Act
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The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 is a United States federal law that was passed in the wake of the Nixon Watergate scandal and the Saturday Night Massacre. It was intended to fight corruption in government.
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Long title | An Act to establish certain Federal agencies, effect certain reorganizations of the Federal Government, to implement certain reforms in the operation of the Federal Government and to preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions, and for other purposes. |
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Acronyms (colloquial) | EIGA |
Nicknames | Ethics in Government Act of 1978 |
Enacted by | the 95th United States Congress |
Effective | October 26, 1978 |
Citations | |
Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 95–521 |
Statutes at Large | 92 Stat. 1824 |
Codification | |
Titles amended | 5 U.S.C.: Government Organization and Employees |
U.S.C. sections created | Title 5-Appendix - Ethics |
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United States Supreme Court cases | |
Morrison v. Olson, April 26, 1988 |
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