The Code of Conduct (Amendment 2) Bill modernises and restructures the existing Code of Conduct Act to improve clarity, consistency, and administrative efficiency within the White House. This amendment makes four major reforms. These are the creation of a centralised definitions section, the consolidation of waiver authority, the simplification and clarification of the disciplinary process, and the clarification of the enforcement authority and interpretation.
The bill does not change the fundamental principles of conduct in the White House. Instead, it restructures and refines the procedural framework to make enforcement more transparent, consistent, and efficient. By consolidating authority, defining key terms, and simplifying disciplinary processes, it reduces confusion and loopholes and is aimed at creating a clearer and more efficient Code of Conduct in the White House.