Ethics in Government Act 1978: Primary federal legislation governing blind trusts for government officials, establishing basic requirements and standards for qualified blind trusts
STOCK Act 2012: Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act - Prohibits members of Congress and government employees from using non-public information for private profit, including specific provisions for blind trusts
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing trust taxation, reporting requirements, and income distribution rules for blind trusts
Securities Exchange Act 1934: Federal law governing securities trading and disclosure requirements that may affect blind trust investment activities
OGE Regulations: Office of Government Ethics regulations providing specific guidelines for establishment and maintenance of qualified blind trusts
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing securities trading and reporting requirements applicable to blind trusts
IRS Trust Regulations: Specific Internal Revenue Service rules regarding trust taxation, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations
Uniform Trust Code: Model law adopted by many states providing standardized rules for trust administration and fiduciary duties
State Trust Laws: State-specific legislation governing trust formation, administration, and fiduciary responsibilities within the particular jurisdiction
State Securities Regulations: State-level rules governing securities trading and investment activities that may affect blind trust operations within the state
