Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8544

PURE Executive Act

Lobbying Restrictions for Former Government Officials

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is considered active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.

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Unlikely to pass

While both parties often talk about ethics reform, bills that restrict future job options for officials usually struggle to get through the full House and Senate.

Key Points

This bill stops high ranking government officials from becoming lobbyists immediately after they leave their jobs. It increases the current waiting period from one or two years to five years.
The plan also creates a permanent ban on these officials working for foreign governments. They would never be allowed to represent or advise a foreign country or a company controlled by a foreign government.
The goal is to prevent former officials from using their inside connections and knowledge to help private interests or foreign powers. This helps ensure that people in government are working for the public and not for a future high paying job.
The new rules would apply to anyone who leaves a senior government position after the law is signed. It would not affect people who have already left their government jobs.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Apr 28, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PURE Executive Act

Bill NumberHR 8544

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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