What does Preamble of CLEAR Path Act do?

This bill aims to amend title 18, United States Code. The stated purpose is to prevent and mitigate potential conflicts of interest following government service. The bill was introduced by Mr. Pfluger and Mr. Crow.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CLEAR Path Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of CLEAR Path Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding conflicts of interest. Congress and the executive branch have acknowledged the importance of preventing and mitigating conflicts of interest following government service, particularly for senior officials working for foreign governments. The section suggests that Congress and the executive branch should jointly evaluate post-employment restrictions.

What does POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS ON OFFICIALS IN POSITIONS SUBJECT of CLEAR Path Act do?

This section amends Section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to add post-employment restrictions for officials in positions subject to Senate confirmation. The restrictions apply to persons who serve in a position requiring appointment by the President as head or deputy head of, or serve in any other Senate-confirmed position in, a department or agency of the executive branch of the United States. These individuals are prohibited from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a foreign governmental entity of a country of concern before an officer or employee of the executive or legislative branch of the United States. Notice of these restrictions must be provided to affected individuals upon appointment and termination of service. The restrictions have a sunset clause, expiring 5 years after the date of enactment of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act.

What does MECHANISM TO AMEND DEFINITION OF ``COUNTRY OF CONCERN''. of CLEAR Path Act do?

This section amends Section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, may propose adding or deleting countries from the definition of 'country of concern'. Any such proposal must be submitted to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on the Judiciary. The proposal becomes effective upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval. The joint resolution of approval must lack a preamble and include specific language approving the Secretary of State's modification of the list of countries. Joint resolutions introduced in the Senate are referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations, while those in the House are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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CLEAR Path Act

Last updated: 11/18/2025 · Introduced: 11/18/2025

Author: August Pfluger (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends federal law to prohibit former senior executive branch officials from representing or advising foreign governments designated as 'countries of concern' before U.S. government entities for five years after their government service.
It establishes a process for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to update the list of 'countries of concern' through a joint resolution of approval from Congress.
The bill requires government agencies to notify officials subject to these restrictions upon appointment and termination of service.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2132(Passed Senate)Official page

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