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.
The CLEAR Path Act strengthens post-employment restrictions for high-level federal officials by prohibiting them from representing or advising foreign governments of designated "countries of concern" after they leave office. The restrictions apply to all officials appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, including cabinet secretaries, deputy secretaries, and other Senate-confirmed positions. The bill defines "countries of concern" based on existing State Department designations and requires agencies to notify affected officials of these restrictions upon their appointment and departure. The restrictions sunset after five years unless Congress renews them, and Congress can modify the list of countries of concern through a joint resolution process that requires approval by both chambers. The legislation is designed to prevent former senior U.S. officials from becoming advocates for foreign adversaries while still possessing insider knowledge of American government and policy.
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