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Ethics for Officials: Post-Government Investment Ban

New rules aim to increase transparency and prevent conflicts of interest. Former government officials who had contact with foreign entities are prohibited from investing in or holding managerial roles in funds where those entities have shares, if their decisions are based on prior conversations. This is to prevent the use of information gained in public service for private gain.
Key points
Former political appointees are prohibited from investing in or managing funds where foreign entities have shares, if their decisions stem from conversations held while working for the government.
The ban applies for 4 years from the last contact with a foreign entity regarding potential business dealings or investments.
The goal is to prevent the use of confidential information and influence gained in public service for personal benefit after leaving government.
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Print number: 117_HR_9573
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-15