Stronger Rules on Retired Military Working for Foreign Governments.
This law tightens regulations on retired military officers and reservists accepting jobs or payments from foreign governments, including payments made indirectly through private companies. It establishes stricter approval processes and severe penalties to safeguard national security and prevent conflicts of interest. Citizens will benefit from increased transparency through a public database detailing approved foreign employment.
Key points
A 30-month ban on seeking foreign government employment for retired personnel who had access to classified information.
Mandatory reporting of foreign employment for five years post-retirement, backed by high civil penalties and bans on future federal work for violations.
Creation of a public, searchable online database detailing all approved foreign employment of former service members for greater transparency.
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