Eugene Vindman (D-VA)
No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act
A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the ``No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act''. It stops people who have been finally convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or Foreign Agents Registration Act violations from holding an executive branch position within 10 years of that conviction. Anyone stepping into an executive branch position has to sign a written certification under penalty of perjury stating they are not prohibited from serving. The Office of Personnel Management handles screening candidates, issuing guidance, and providing an annual report to Congress. If someone is found in violation, they face removal, fines, civil penalties, and possible referral to investigators.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make elections run better?
This bill bars individuals convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or FARA violations from holding executive branch positions, thereby enhancing government integrity and accountability.
- Scored +6
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?
By prohibiting individuals with certain ethics and FARA convictions from serving in executive branch positions, the bill restricts corrupt influence in government operations.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates written certifications under penalty of perjury and requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit annual reports to Congress regarding screening and enforcement actions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ban on Corrupt Service: Under Section 2(a), individuals finally convicted of bribery, an ethics violation, or a FARA violation are barred from holding any executive branch position within 10 years of their final conviction, which keeps potentially corrupt individuals out of government jobs.
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Accountability Through Certification: Under Section 2(b), individuals must certify in writing under penalty of perjury that they are not prohibited from service before assuming an executive branch position, ensuring that people are formally and legally on the record regarding their background.
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Removal of Violators: Under Section 3(a), any individual found to be prohibited from service must be removed from their position within 30 days of the determination, swiftly fixing improper appointments.
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Financial Penalties and Resignation Exceptions: Under Section 3(b), the Office of Personnel Management can assess a $50,000 fine for violations, though violators can avoid the fine if they resign within 90 days, encouraging prompt voluntary compliance.
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Civil Liability for Illegal Service: Under Section 3(d), individuals who serve in violation of the rules are liable for a civil penalty of up to $100,000 for each day of such service, holding rulebreakers financially accountable.
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Screening and Reporting: Under Section 4, the Office of Personnel Management must screen candidates, coordinate with the FBI and Department of Justice, issue agency guidance, and submit an annual report to Congress on screening numbers, prohibitions, and enforcement actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Burdensome Resignations and Fines: Under Section 3, individuals found in violation face mandatory removal within 30 days, potential $50,000 fines, and daily civil penalties of up to $100,000 if they continue to serve, which imposes heavy financial and professional disruptions on those impacted.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — This bill bars individuals convicted of bribery, ethics violations, or FARA violations from holding executive branch positions, thereby enhancing government integrity and accountability. Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists? — By prohibiting individuals with certain ethics and FARA convictions from serving in executive branch positions, the bill restricts corrupt influence in government operations. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates written certifications under penalty of perjury and requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit annual reports to Congress regarding screening and enforcement actions.
- 10/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House