A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit any former high-level Federal civilian officer or employee or high-ranking officer of a uniformed service from representing or advising a foreign principal for a period of at least 10 years after leaving Government service.
Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1985 - Prohibits former high-level Federal civilian officers or employees or high-ranking officers of the uniformed services from representing or advising foreign principals during the ten-year period beginning on the last day of such a person's Federal employment or service. Authorizes the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce to jointly determine a longer prohibitive period in the interest of national security.
Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
Defines and lists employee positions to which this Act applies.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
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