Chapter 4. To require the filing of an affidavit by certain officers of the United States
268 words·~1 min read·
/statutes-at-large/vol-44/chapter-4-21087733·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
CHAP. 4.— An Act To require the filing of an affidavit by certain officers of the United States.December 11, 1926.[[H. R. 10547](/us/bill/69/hr/10547).][[Public, No. 528](/us/pl/69/528).] *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*,Federal officers. That each individual hereafter appointed as an officer of the United States by the 919President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, or byAppointees to file affidavit with Comptroller General that no consideration has been given in securing the same.*Post*, p. 1346. tire President alone, or by a court of law, or by the head of a department? shall, within thirty days after the effective date of his appointment, file with the Comptroller General of the United States an affidavit stating that neither he nor anyone acting in his behalf has given, transferred, promised, or paid any consideration for or in the expectation or hope of receiving assistance in securing such appointment.
Sec. 2. No salary shall be paid to any individual required underNo pay until affidavit filed. section 1 to file an affidavit until such affidavit has been filed. Sec. 3. That employees of the United States Veterans’ BureauVeterans’ Bureau.Renewal of original oath not required of employees.[R. S., sec. 1757, p. 313](/us/rs/s1757/p313). who, upon original appointment, have subscribed to the oath of office required by Section 1757 of the Revised Statutes shall not be required to renew the said oath because of any change in status so long as their services are continuous, unless, in the opinion of the Director, the public interests require such renewal.
Approved, December 11, 1926.