Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.
A Democratic resolution with 20 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 186 is a resolution of inquiry that asks the President to send certain documents to the House of Representatives. These documents relate to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information. The President must provide these records within 14 days of the resolution's adoption, if they are in the President's possession. The requested records include communications about Musk's official or nonofficial role with the Federal Government. They also cover conflicts of interest related to his role with the United States DOGE Service or any government entity. Additionally, the resolution asks for records regarding businesses owned or managed by Musk and any federal government contracts involving those entities.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution requests the transmission of unredacted documents regarding potential conflicts of interest to increase public insight.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The inquiry seeks oversight of government contracts involving Musk-controlled entities to ensure transparency.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The resolution subjects high-net-worth individuals like Elon Musk to intense congressional scrutiny regarding their business interests and government roles.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparency on Government Roles: The resolution requests unredacted copies of documents relating to Elon Musk and his official or nonofficial role with the Federal Government under paragraph (1). This could benefit the public by shedding light on what unelected individuals are doing within our government.
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Accountability for Conflicts of Interest: Paragraph (2) asks for documents regarding any realized or perceived conflict of interest Musk may have related to his role with the United States DOGE Service or any government entity. This helps hold officials accountable by ensuring the public knows if private business interests are interfering with government duties.
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Oversight of Federal Contracts: Under paragraph (4), the text requests information on any federal government contracts involving corporations or ventures owned, managed, or controlled by Elon Musk. This allows the House of Representatives to check if taxpayer money is being fairly and properly spent without improper favoritism.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution requests the transmission of unredacted documents regarding potential conflicts of interest to increase public insight.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The resolution subjects high-net-worth individuals like Elon Musk to intense congressional scrutiny regarding their business interests and government roles.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The inquiry seeks oversight of government contracts involving Musk-controlled entities to ensure transparency.
- 4/9/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.
- Reported adversely by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-57.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
- 3/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 23.
- 3/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Greg CasarDemocrat · Texas
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan