Bills · S 2132
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2132Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionCuba
CLEAR Path Act
INTRO JUN 18· LAST ACTION APR 22
READING
7MIN
COSPONSORS
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READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses concerns about the "revolving door" phenomenon, where former senior government officials might use their expertise and connections gained in public service to benefit foreign interests, potentially compromising U.S. national security or foreign policy. This bill aims to prevent such conflicts of interest by imposing strict, though temporary, limits on what high-level officials can do after leaving their jobs.
If this bill becomes law, it would significantly strengthen ethical safeguards for departing officials, particularly concerning their interactions with certain foreign governments. This could enhance public trust in government and reduce the perception that U.S. policy can be easily influenced by foreign entities through former insiders. If it doesn't pass, existing, less restrictive rules for post-government employment regarding foreign entities would remain in place, leaving open the possibility of continued concerns about influence peddling.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Imposes a lifetime ban on executive branch officials, appointed after the bill's enactment and requiring Senate confirmation, from representing or advising foreign governmental entities of 'countries of concern' before the U.S. government.
This directly targets the "revolving door" issue, preventing high-level former officials from lobbying on behalf of countries deemed problematic.
PROVISION 02
The restrictions apply only to officials appointed on or after the bill's enactment date and are set to expire five years after that enactment date.
This means the ban is not retroactive and the entire set of new restrictions is temporary, creating a finite period for its enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Establishes 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'.
This allows the list of restricted countries to adapt to changing geopolitical realities.
PROVISION 04
Requires Congressional approval through a joint resolution for any proposed changes to the 'countries of concern' list.
This ensures that Congress retains ultimate oversight and control over which foreign governments are subject to these restrictions.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that officials subject to these restrictions be notified of them upon appointment and again upon termination of service.
This ensures that affected individuals are fully aware of their post-employment obligations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
15 EVENTSAPR 22
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
APR 22
Received in the House.
APR 22
Held at the desk.
APR 21
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2132
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJun 18, 2025
Last actionApr 22, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025
Senate BillS 2132Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionCuba
CLEAR Path Act
INTRODUCED JUN 18, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
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