What does Preamble of CLEAR Path Act do?

This bill amends title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate potential conflicts of interest following government service.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CLEAR Path Act do?

This Act 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 following government service. Congress and the executive branch have acknowledged the importance of preventing and mitigating potential conflicts of interest, particularly for senior U.S. officials working for foreign governments. The section suggests that Congress and the executive branch should collaborate to evaluate the current status and scope of post-employment restrictions.

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

This section amends title 18, United States Code, section 207 to establish post-employment restrictions for officials in positions subject to Senate confirmation. These restrictions prohibit individuals in such positions from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a foreign governmental entity of a 'country of concern' before a U.S. government official to influence decisions. The term 'country of concern' is defined by reference to section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, with a specific exclusion. Individuals subject to these restrictions will receive notice upon appointment and termination of service. The restrictions generally apply to those appointed on or after the date of enactment of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act, with a grace period for newly added 'countries of concern'. The restrictions are set to sunset five years after the date of enactment of the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act, but will not affect conduct that occurred before that date. Section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 is amended to clarify the relationship between this subsection and government-wide restrictions.

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'. Proposals must be submitted to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Any modification to the list of countries becomes effective upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval. The joint resolution of approval must not have a preamble, include specific language approving the Secretary of State’s submission, and have a specific title. 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: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2025

Author: John Cornyn (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes restrictions preventing former officials in Senate-confirmed positions from influencing U.S. government decisions on behalf of designated 'countries of concern'.
The bill creates a process for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to propose additions or deletions to the list of 'countries of concern', subject to Congressional approval.
The restrictions outlined in the bill will apply to officials appointed on or after the date of enactment and are set to expire five years after enactment.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 6106(In Committee)Official page

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