Ban Lobbying by Defense Officials
Official: No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025
This bill makes it illegal for certain former government employees to lobby on foreign military sales for three years after leaving their jobs. It aims to ensure that these officials do not use their past positions to influence government decisions unfairly.
1. This bill stops former State Department and Defense Department employees from lobbying the government. 2. It specifically targets those who worked on foreign military sales in the last three years. 3. If they try to influence military sales decisions, they could face penalties. 4. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest in military sales. 5. It adds new rules to the existing laws on lobbying.
Former employees of the State Department and Department of Defense who worked on foreign military sales.