First bill from Councilmember Nadeau will expand BEGA authority, close loopholes and give it more resources to hold government and lobbyists accountable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 3, 2015

Contact: Tom Fazzini, tfazzini@dccouncil.us, (202) 724-8180

WASHINGTON –Three years after the creation of an independent ethics board for the District, a new bill introduced today will expand its authority, close loopholes and give it more resources and power to hold lobbyists, government employees and public officials accountable for breaking the rules. The Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2015 is the first bill introduced by Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau