119th Congress
S. 2132

Bars ex-officials from lobbying for certain foreign governments

People in Senate-confirmed executive branch jobs would be barred, after leaving, from representing or advising certain foreign governments before U.S. officials.

  • Applies to agency heads, deputies, and other Senate-confirmed executive branch jobs
  • Bars representing, aiding, or advising a foreign government of a country of concern
  • Agencies must tell appointees about the rule when hired and when they leave
  • The restriction ends 5 years after enactment for people appointed after that

Passed the Senate · House's turn

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