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New Rules for Former Officials: Preventing Conflicts of Interest

This act introduces new rules for high-ranking government officials after they leave public service. The goal is to prevent situations where former officials might use their knowledge and contacts to represent the interests of foreign governments, especially those deemed problematic. Citizens can expect greater transparency and trust in government actions.
Key points
High-ranking officials, whose appointments are confirmed by the Senate, will be restricted from representing or advising foreign governments from countries of concern after leaving service.
These restrictions aim to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure former officials do not leverage their positions for the benefit of foreign nations.
The act includes a mechanism for the Secretary of State to modify the list of countries subject to these restrictions, in consultation with the Attorney General and with Congressional approval.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2132
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-06-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAR Path Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2132.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • High-ranking officials, whose appointments are confirmed by the Senate, will be restricted from representing or advising foreign governments from countries of concern after leaving service.
  • These restrictions aim to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure former officials do not leverage their positions for the benefit of foreign nations.
  • The act includes a mechanism for the Secretary of State to modify the list of countries subject to these restrictions, in consultation with the Attorney General and with Congressional approval.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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