- Stage
- Passed first chamber
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Apr 22, 2026
What it does
The CLEAR Path Act would extend post-employment restrictions on Senate-confirmed federal officials who, after leaving government service, knowingly represent, aid, or advise foreign governmental entities from countries of concern before U.S. officials with the intent to influence official decisions. It requires agencies to provide notice of these restrictions at appointment and upon termination of service, applies only to those appointed on or after the bill’s enactment (with a 30-day grace period for newly added countries of concern), and includes a five-year sunset provision after which the restrictions no longer apply to future appointees, though past conduct remains subject to the law.…
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Where it stands
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