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Ban on Foreign Employment for Executive Officials' Families

The DADDY Act aims to prevent immediate family members of high-ranking executive branch officials from leveraging their family's influence in foreign business dealings. Citizens should be aware that these new rules prohibit family members of the President, Vice President, and various Secretaries from working for companies in countries not allied with the U.S., enhancing transparency and reducing potential conflicts of interest.
Key points
Immediate family members of key executive officials (e.g., President, Vice President, Secretaries) will be prohibited from working for foreign companies in non-allied countries (outside the U.S., NATO, Five Eyes, Japan, South Korea, Israel).
Violators face penalties of up to $250,000 in fines, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
The Act will take effect two weeks after its enactment, impacting employment opportunities for officials' families.
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Print number: 118_HR_5836
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5836.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate family members of key executive officials (e.g., President, Vice President, Secretaries) will be prohibited from working for foreign companies in non-allied countries (outside the U.S., NATO, Five Eyes, Japan, South Korea, Israel).
  • Violators face penalties of up to $250,000 in fines, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
  • The Act will take effect two weeks after its enactment, impacting employment opportunities for officials' families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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