Extends post-government restrictions to former Senate-confirmed executive branch officials who later knowingly represent, aid, or advise foreign governments of countries of concern in efforts to influence federal decisions, with the restrictions ending five years after enactment for later appointees.

• Covers people in Senate-confirmed executive branch posts, including agency heads and deputy heads, who after leaving government knowingly represent, aid, or advise a foreign governmental entity of a country of concern before federal officials to influence their decisions.
• Excludes representation by a licensed U.S. attorney providing legal representation or legal advice, and makes violations punishable under federal criminal penalty provisions.
• Requires departments to notify covered officials of these restrictions when they are appointed and when their service ends, and applies the rules only to people appointed on or after enactment.
• Lets the Secretary of State, after consulting the Attorney General, propose adding or removing countries from the list of countries of concern, effective only after Congress passes a joint resolution of approval.

• Judiciary Committee (Senate)

Crime and Law Enforcement