congressional financial disclosures

Congressional financial disclosures are reports that U.S. lawmakers are required to file annually, detailing their personal financial interests, assets, liabilities, and income. These disclosures promote transparency and accountability by allowing the public and oversight agencies to identify potential conflicts of interest between legislators’ financial holdings and their official duties. They typically include information about investments, real estate, business interests, and sources of income. The goal is to ensure lawmakers remain unbiased and maintain public trust by openly revealing their financial relationships that could influence their decision-making.