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US HB6106
Bill
Status
11/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
August Pfluger
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AI Summary
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Former Senate-confirmed executive branch officials (agency heads, deputy heads, and other presidentially appointed positions) would be permanently prohibited from representing, aiding, or advising foreign governmental entities of "countries of concern" before U.S. government officials with intent to influence official decisions
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Legal representation by licensed attorneys is explicitly exempted from the "represent" restriction
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Restrictions apply only to officials appointed after the bill's enactment, with a 30-day grace period when new countries are added to the "country of concern" list
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The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, may propose adding or removing countries from the "country of concern" list, subject to congressional approval through joint resolution
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The restrictions automatically sunset 5 years after enactment, though conduct occurring before the sunset date remains subject to penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 216
Legislative Description
CLEAR Path Act Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act
Crime and law enforcement
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/18/2025