S. 2132 Passed the Senate Crime and Law Enforcement

CLEAR Path Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] Introduced June 18, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (1 R, 3 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

Summary

Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act or the CLEAR Path Act
This bill bans former presidential appointees in the executive branch from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a foreign country of concern (e.g., China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia) with the intent to influence a decision of U.S. government officials.
Under the bill, the ban applies to former presidential appointees who served (1) as head or deputy head of an executive branch department or agency, or (2) in any other Senate-confirmed position in an executive branch department or agency.
The ban applies to those who are appointed to their positions on or after the date of this bill's enactment. The ban expires five years after the date of this bill's enactment.
The bill also establishes a process that authorizes the Department of State to propose and Congress to enact changes to the list of foreign countries of concern.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. Apr 22, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Apr 21, 2026 Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1854; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1854-1855)
  5. Apr 21, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  6. Jan 28, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.
  7. Jan 28, 2026 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  8. Jan 15, 2026 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  9. Jun 18, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  10. Jun 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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