II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1184 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 18, 2017 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself, Mr. Carper , Mr. Udall , Mr. Franken , and Mr. Van Hollen ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or on behalf of, the individuals.