Code of Conduct Training

All Members, officers, and employees are required to complete ethics training within 60 days of beginning their Senate position.

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Gifts

Senate Rules, federal law, and related standards of conduct impose significant limitations on Members, officers, and employees accepting gifts.

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Travel

Travel offered to Members, officers, and employees is governed by Senate Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines for Privately-Sponsored Travel, and generally requires the Committee’s written pre-approval.

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Conflicts of Interest

Senate Rules, federal law, and related standards of conduct require Members, officers, and employees to uphold their duty of public trust by avoiding conflicts of interest.

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Campaign Activity

Federal law, Senate Rules, and related standards of conduct prohibit Members, officers, and employees from using official resources for campaign activity.

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Financial Disclosure

Senate Rule 36 and federal law require Members, officers, and certain employees to publicly disclose detailed information about their financial holdings, income, liabilities, outside agreements, etc.

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Prohibition on Unofficial Office Accounts

Senate Rule 38, federal law, and related standards of conduct prohibit private donations, in cash or in kind, in support of official Senate activities or expenses.

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Constituent Service

Senate Rule 43, federal law, and related standards of conduct outline how Members, officers, and employees may perform constituent service, including assisting constituents before government officials and agencies.

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Franking

The mailing frank—the facsimile signature of a Senator on an envelope that takes the place of a stamp—is subject to limitations imposed by federal law, Senate regulations, and related standards of conduct.

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