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GoCommittee Members History Jurisdictional Authorities Contacting the Committee Committee Procedure Committee Staff Employment Opportunities Rules & Standards of Conduct Campaign Activity Conflicts of Interest Constituent Service Financial Disclosure Franking, Mass Mailing, and Letterhead Gifts Prohibition of Unofficial Office Accounts Travel Training FAQs Notices Upcoming Events Videos Handouts Forms Publications & Resources Senate Code of Official Conduct Senate Ethics Manual Interpretative Rulings Rules of Procedure of the Select Committee on Ethics Regulations and Guidelines for Privately Sponsored Travel Regulations Governing the Use of the Mailing Frank Financial Disclosure Instructions Qualified Blind Trusts Guide Dear Colleague Letters Specially Issued Guidance Quick Reference Guides and Summary Resources Ethics FAQs Forms Forms - Employment Negotiations Forms - Financial Disclosure Forms - Gifts Forms - Interns, Fellows, and Detailees Forms - Outside Activities Forms - Political Fund Designees Forms - Training Forms - Travel News Press Releases Annual Reports Public Letters to Members Toggle navigation U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Search Go HomeCommittee Members History Jurisdictional Authorities Contacting the Committee Committee Procedure Committee Staff Employment Opportunities Rules & Standards of Conduct Campaign Activity Conflicts of Interest Constituent Service Financial Disclosure Franking, Mass Mailing, and Letterhead Gifts Prohibition of Unofficial Office Accounts Travel Publications & Resources Senate Code of Official Conduct Senate Ethics Manual Interpretative Rulings Rules of Procedure of the Select Committee on Ethics Regulations and Guidelines for Privately Sponsored Travel Regulations Governing the Use of the Mailing Frank Financial Disclosure Instructions Qualified Blind Trusts Guide Dear Colleague Letters Specially Issued Guidance Quick Reference Guides and Summary Resources Ethics FAQs Training FAQs Notices Upcoming Events Videos Handouts Forms News Press Releases Annual Reports Public Letters to Members Forms Forms - Employment Negotiations Forms - Financial Disclosure Forms - Gifts Forms - Interns, Fellows, and Detailees Forms - Outside Activities Forms - Political Fund Designees Forms - Training Forms - Travel Dear Colleague - Use of video and photos of official proceedings and events for a campaign purpose Learn More Upcoming Training All new Members, officers, and employees are required to complete Code of Official Conduct training within 60 days of commencing Senate service. The Committee also encourages refresher and specialized training throughout your Senate tenure. Find an upcoming training here , or contact the Committee to schedule a specialized session. FAQ of the Day What is considered reportable income on Part 3 (Assets)? To learn the answer, click here Dear Colleague - Guidance on Campaign Activity Learn More Previous Next Christopher A. Coons Chairman James Lankford Vice Chairman Ethics Manual Ethics FAQs eFD Homepage Privately Sponsored Travel Thresholds & Limits Schedule Training Code of Conduct Training All Members, officers, and employees are required to complete ethics training within 60 days of beginning their Senate position. Learn More Gifts Senate Rules, federal law, and related standards of conduct impose significant limitations on Members, officers, and employees accepting gifts. Learn More Travel Travel offered to Members, officers, and employees is governed by Senate Rules and the Regulations and Guidelines for Privately-Sponsored Travel, and generally requires the Committee’s written pre-approval. Learn More Conflicts of Interest Senate Rules, federal law, and related standards of conduct require Members, officers, and employees to uphold their duty of public trust by avoiding conflicts of interest. Learn More Campaign Activity Federal law, Senate Rules, and related standards of conduct prohibit Members, officers, and employees from using official resources for campaign activity. Learn More Financial Disclosure Senate Rule 36 and federal law require Members, officers, and certain employees to publicly disclose detailed information about their financial holdings, income, liabilities, outside agreements, etc. Learn More Prohibition on Unofficial Office Accounts Senate Rule 38, federal law, and related standards of conduct prohibit private donations, in cash or in kind, in support of official Senate activities or expenses. Learn More Constituent Service Senate Rule 43, federal law, and related standards of conduct outline how Members, officers, and employees may perform constituent service, including assisting constituents before government officials and agencies. Learn More Franking The mailing frank—the facsimile signature of a Senator on an envelope that takes the place of a stamp—is subject to limitations imposed by federal law, Senate regulations, and related standards of conduct. 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