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Ban Lobbying by Defense Officials
Recent Bills/Ban Lobbying by Defense Officials

Ban Lobbying by Defense Officials

IntroducedMay 23, 2025
Introduced7 months ago
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Why This Matters

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.

If you are a former defense employee, you cannot lobby on military sales for three years after leaving your job.
Who this affects
Former State Department employees · Former Department of Defense employees
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill stops former State Department and Defense Department employees from lobbying the government.
  2. 2It specifically targets those who worked on foreign military sales in the last three years.
  3. 3If they try to influence military sales decisions, they could face penalties.
  4. 4The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest in military sales.
  5. 5It adds new rules to the existing laws on lobbying.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentMay 23, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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