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Ban on working for China: new restrictions for former presidential appointees.

This Act establishes a permanent prohibition preventing former high-level US officials appointed by the President from representing or advising the Chinese Government, the Chinese Communist Party, or related military companies. The goal is to protect national security and prevent the use of confidential knowledge to influence federal agency decisions on behalf of foreign powers. This change aims to strengthen public trust in government ethics.
Key points
Imposes a permanent ban on former Presidential appointees from lobbying or advising Chinese entities.
The prohibition covers attempts to influence decisions of officers or employees in US federal departments and agencies.
The definition of 'Chinese entity' includes the Government, the Communist Party, and companies on US sanction lists.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_442
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-02-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cutting Off Communist Profiteers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_442.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposes a permanent ban on former Presidential appointees from lobbying or advising Chinese entities.
  • The prohibition covers attempts to influence decisions of officers or employees in US federal departments and agencies.
  • The definition of 'Chinese entity' includes the Government, the Communist Party, and companies on US sanction lists.
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. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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