Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Definition

The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 is a U.S. federal law designed to improve lobbying disclosure requirements, gift rules, and other ethical standards for federal officials. It aims to increase transparency in the political process by mandating stricter reporting by lobbyists and limiting gifts to members of Congress.

Related terms

Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in a government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.

Transparency: In the context of governance, transparency refers to the principle that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of government to allow for effective public oversight.

Ethics in politics: A set of moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals within a political system, ensuring accountability and integrity among public officials