Full Report On Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL)
Report Exhibits
News Stories
- Abramoff Probe Still Active, Fees Indicate
November 13, 2007 - Ex state Rep. Kosmas to challenge Congressman Feeney
October 11, 2007 - Editorial: 1 Good Thing About Ol' Tom: He's Consistent
September 28, 2007 - Rep. Feeney Seen as Vulnerable in 2008
July 16, 2007 - Editorial: Feeney's fund
June 26, 2007 - Abramoff scandal leads to Feeney advancement
May 16, 2007 - Rep. Feeney sought rule change tied to Abramoff
April 28, 2007 - Feeney trip tied to Abramoff 'slush fund'
April 27, 2007 - Feeney link to lobbyist faces more scrutiny
April 24, 2007 - FBI asking Tom Feeney about trip with Abramoff
April 24, 2007 - High cost of golf scandal; US politican must pay for illegal St Andrews junket
January 6, 2007 - Watchdogs: Acts legal but improper
November 12, 2006
The 22 most corrupt members of Congress
- Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-NM)
- Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK)
- Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA)
- Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-CA)
- Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL)
- Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA)
- Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
- Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-LA)
- Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
- Rep. Gary G. Miller (R-CA)
- Rep. Alan B. Mollohan (D-WV)
- Rep. Timothy F. Murphy (R-PA)
- Rep. John P. Murtha (D-PA)
- Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM)
- Rep. Rick Renzi (R-AZ)
- Rep. Harold Rogers (R-KY)
- Rep. David Scott (D-GA)
- Rep. Jerry Weller (R-IL)
- Rep. Heather A. Wilson (R-NM)
- Rep. Don Young (R-AK)
Dishonorable mentions
Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL)
UPDATE:
Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) is currently under federal investigation.
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Rep. Tom Feeney (R-FL) is a third-term member of Congress, representing Florida’s 24th congressional district. Rep. Feeney’s ethics violations stem from his relationship with convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff and three trips he took in apparent violation of House travel and gift rules. Rep. Feeney was included in CREW’s 2006 congressional corruption report.
Improper Travel
Rep. Feeney traveled to Scotland to play golf from August 9-14, 2003 initially claiming that the cost of the trip was paid for by the National Center for Public Policy Research. The Center denied paying for the trip and it appears that Jack Abramoff was the person who actually footed the bill. Rep. Feeney violated House rules prohibiting members from accepting travel paid for by lobbyists and taking trips that are primarily recreational.
On January 3, 2007, the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct found that Rep. Feeney had inappropriately accepted the privately funded trip, which had no official connection to congressional duties. Rep. Feeney was directed to repay the general Treasury. The FBI is now looking into Rep. Feeney’s relationship with Mr. Abramoff. Rep. Feeney has since established a legal trust to defray his legal fees.
Rep. Feeney visited South Korea on a trip sponsored by the Korea-U.S. Exchange Council (KORUSEC), despite the fact that the organization is registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Rep. Feeney violated the House rule prohibiting members from accepting travel expenses from agents of a foreign principal.
Rep. Feeney and his wife traveled from Orlando, Florida to West Palm Beach, Florida to speak at “Restoration Weekend” from November 13-November 16, 2003. According to the travel disclosure form Rep. Feeney originally submitted to the House Clerk’s office, this trip, which cost $1,430, was paid for by a registered lobbying firm, something prohibited by House rules.
Financial Disclosure Forms
In his 2003 and 2004 financial disclosure forms, Rep. Feeney failed to disclose that he was the co-owner of a rental property in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Rep. Feeney violated the rule requiring members to disclose all rental property.
