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CLEAR Path Act

USA119th CongressHR-6106| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jason Crow (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act," or CLEAR Path Act, seeks to strengthen measures against conflicts of interest for former government officials. Congress expresses its belief that preventing such conflicts, particularly involving senior U.S. officials working for foreign governments, is crucial, and calls for a joint evaluation of existing post-employment restrictions. The bill amends Title 18, United States Code, to impose new post-employment restrictions on individuals who served in Senate-confirmed positions within the executive branch. Specifically, these former officials are prohibited from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a foreign governmental entity of a country of concern before the U.S. executive or legislative branch with the intent to influence official decisions. The term "country of concern" is defined by reference to the State Department Basic Authorities Act, with a specific exclusion. Affected individuals must be notified of these restrictions upon appointment and termination of service. The restrictions apply to persons appointed on or after the bill's enactment date and include a sunset clause , meaning they will not apply to appointments made five years after enactment, though prior conduct remains covered. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mechanism for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to propose modifications to the list of "countries of concern," which would require a joint resolution of approval from Congress to become effective.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Jan 28, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2132
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • January 28, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2132
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2132: CLEAR Path Act

CLEAR Path Act

USA119th CongressHR-6106| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2025
The "Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act," or CLEAR Path Act, seeks to strengthen measures against conflicts of interest for former government officials. Congress expresses its belief that preventing such conflicts, particularly involving senior U.S. officials working for foreign governments, is crucial, and calls for a joint evaluation of existing post-employment restrictions. The bill amends Title 18, United States Code, to impose new post-employment restrictions on individuals who served in Senate-confirmed positions within the executive branch. Specifically, these former officials are prohibited from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a foreign governmental entity of a country of concern before the U.S. executive or legislative branch with the intent to influence official decisions. The term "country of concern" is defined by reference to the State Department Basic Authorities Act, with a specific exclusion. Affected individuals must be notified of these restrictions upon appointment and termination of service. The restrictions apply to persons appointed on or after the bill's enactment date and include a sunset clause , meaning they will not apply to appointments made five years after enactment, though prior conduct remains covered. Furthermore, the bill establishes a mechanism for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to propose modifications to the list of "countries of concern," which would require a joint resolution of approval from Congress to become effective.
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Timeline
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Jan 28, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2132
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  • November 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • January 28, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2132
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
August Pfluger

August Pfluger

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Jason Crow (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2132: CLEAR Path Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted