Contact Congress about H.R. 6106: CLEAR Path Act

Former Senate-confirmed officials could not help certain foreign governments sway U.S. officials after leaving office. The rule would apply only to future appointees and would carry criminal penalties.

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CLEAR Path Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded 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.

Latest action on H.R. 6106: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people appointed to senior executive branch jobs after the bill becomes law. It also affects agencies that must warn those officials about the rule, foreign governments on the “country of concern” list, and employers that may want to hire former U.S. officials for advocacy or advice.

Why this matters: Former top officials often have inside knowledge and strong contacts, and this bill would limit how they can use that access for certain foreign governments. The goal is to reduce conflicts of interest and protect U.S. decision-making. Because the rule uses criminal penalties, it could also shape career choices after public service. The bill includes limits on its reach, including future-only coverage, a lawyer exception, congressional approval for country-list changes, and a 5-year sunset for later appointees.

Key provisions in H.R. 6106

• The bill creates a new federal conflict-of-interest rule for former executive branch officials. It covers jobs that require presidential appointment and Senate confirmation.
• Covered former officials could not knowingly represent, help, or advise a foreign government body from a “country of concern” if they are trying to influence U.S. executive or legislative officials.
• The bill uses an existing State Department Basic Authorities Act list of “countries of concern.” But it leaves out one country named in that law for this new rule.
• Licensed U.S. lawyers are not treated as doing banned “representation” when they give legal advice or act as lawyers.
• Federal agencies must give covered officials written notice of these limits when they start the job and when they leave.

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What is H.R. 6106?

Former Senate-confirmed officials could not help certain foreign governments sway U.S. officials after leaving office. The rule would apply only to future appointees and would carry criminal penalties.

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