PURE Executive Act
Lobbying Restrictions for Former Government Officials
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.
Legislative Progress
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PURE Executive Act
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