A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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, known as the "PURE Executive Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It establishes a 5-year ban on lobbying for former senior executive branch personnel. Additionally, it creates a lifetime prohibition on these individuals lobbying for foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments. The changes apply to individuals leaving their positions on or after the act's enactment date.
Yes
- Scored +8
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?
The bill extends the post-employment lobbying ban to five years and implements a lifetime ban on representing foreign-controlled entities.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill aims to reduce the influence of former senior officials on government policy through stricter lobbying restrictions.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The bill restricts lucrative lobbying opportunities for high-income former executive branch officials.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Lobbying Ban: The bill extends the post-employment ban for former senior executive branch personnel from 1 or 2 years to 5 years under Section 2 of the act. This creates a longer period where former officials are restricted from lobbying.
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Foreign Interest Restrictions: Under Section 3, the bill establishes a rule prohibiting certain individuals from representing, aiding, or advising foreign entities or entities under their direction, ownership, control, or influence at any time after leaving their position.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Employment Opportunities: The bill imposes a 5-year ban on lobbying for former senior executive branch personnel as described in Section 2.
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Permanent Restrictions on Foreign Representation: According to Section 3, certain individuals will be prohibited at any time after leaving their position from representing, aiding, or advising foreign entities or entities subject to the direction, ownership, control, or influence of a foreign entity.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists? — The bill extends the post-employment lobbying ban to five years and implements a lifetime ban on representing foreign-controlled entities. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill aims to reduce the influence of former senior officials on government policy through stricter lobbying restrictions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill restricts lucrative lobbying opportunities for high-income former executive branch officials.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared GoldenDemocrat · Maine