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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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Print number: 118_S_442
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2023-02-15