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Ban on Employment with Adversaries: New Restrictions for Former Military Personnel.

This law prohibits current and former US military members with specialized skills from accepting employment or providing services to government entities of China or Russia. The goal is to safeguard national security by preventing foreign adversaries from exploiting unique military training and capabilities acquired through US service. Violating this prohibition constitutes a criminal offense.
Key points
Imposes criminal penalties on current and former service members who take jobs with entities providing material support to the militaries of China or Russia.
The ban specifically targets personnel who held positions involving aviation, cyber operations, intelligence, logistics, or maintenance of weapon systems.
The Secretary of Defense can grant temporary waivers (up to 5 years) for former members if national security is not compromised.
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Print number: 118_S_3228
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2023-11-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Work with Adversaries Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3228.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes criminal penalties on current and former service members who take jobs with entities providing material support to the militaries of China or Russia.
  • The ban specifically targets personnel who held positions involving aviation, cyber operations, intelligence, logistics, or maintenance of weapon systems.
  • The Secretary of Defense can grant temporary waivers (up to 5 years) for former members if national security is not compromised.
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 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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