Ep. 93: The Law That Made Politicians Show Their Bank Accounts

In this episode of Signed Into Law, we explore the Ethics in Government Act of 1978—the groundbreaking legislation that forced federal officials to open their financial books to the public. Born in the aftermath of Watergate, this law created mandatory financial disclosure requirements and established the Office of Government Ethics to keep politicians accountable.Discover how this post-scandal reform changed the relationship between public servants and transparency, why lawmakers were forced to reveal their assets and income, and how this law continues to shape ethical standards in government today. Subscribe to Signed Into Law to never miss an episode about the laws that built America.This episode includes AI-generated content.