The TABOO Act is in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. It has not moved since August 6, 2026, when it was sent to the committee for review. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill before it can move forward.
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Unlikely to pass
The bill is sponsored only by Democrats and seeks to limit the executive branch's power. Without support from the other party, it is unlikely to move forward in a divided Congress.
Key Points
This bill targets people who represent the United States to foreign countries but might not be full-time government employees. It covers roles like special envoys, negotiators, and senior advisors, even if they are working for free as volunteers.
Anyone in these roles would have to follow the same ethics and bribery laws as regular federal workers. They would also have to file public reports showing their personal finances and business interests to ensure they are not using their position for personal gain.
If a person has a financial interest in a country they are working with, they must either sell those assets or put them in a blind trust within 60 days. They are also banned from starting new business deals in those countries for one year after they leave their government job.
Government agencies would have to send a list of these advisors to Congress every three months. This list must include the person's name, their job title, and which countries or international groups they are dealing with on behalf of the United States.
People who break these rules could face serious consequences, including fines or up to one year in prison. They could also lose access to government offices, travel support, and staff until they follow the law.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Aug 6, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Aug 6, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TABOO Act
Bill NumberS 5357
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
