Senator Hawley's legislation would prohibit federal employees from accepting or soliciting cash prizes while working for the government. "No federal bureaucrat should accept cash prizes while on the job. I am introducing legislation to bar federal employees from accepting cash prizes or soliciting awards," said Senator Hawley. This would ensure cash prizes like the ones Dr. Fauci received are prohibited. Federal law generally prohibits executive branch employees from “solicit[ing] or accept[ing] anything of value,” including cash awards.