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ResolvedEthics Violation

improperly taking official action in 2015 on a matter in which he had a personal financial interest

Roger Williams
Roger Williams
RepublicanTX-25 · Representative
May 13, 2016
First Reported
August 1, 2017
Concluded
1 year, 3 months
Duration
2
Actions Taken

What Happened

In 2017 Williams was investigated for improperly taking official action in 2015 on a matter in which he had a personal financial interest. The House Committee on Ethics concluded the Williams Amendment could have affected Representative Williams’ personal financial interests, however the totality of the circumstances surrounding Representative Williams’ actions did not create a reasonable inference of improper conduct.

Timeline

May 13, 2016House Office of Congressional Ethics

recommended that the Committee on Ethics further review the allegation

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August 1, 2017House Committee on Ethics

concluded that the Williams Amendment could have affected Representative Williams’ personal financial interests, however the totality of the circumstances surrounding Representative Williams’ actions did not create a reasonable inference of improper conduct

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Data: GovTrack.us Misconduct Database (CC0 public domain)