To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel and to prohibit such personnel from lobbying at any time on behalf of foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8544

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8544 on April 28, 2026. Its purpose is to establish a 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel and to prohibit such personnel from lobbying at any time on behalf of foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments, among other purposes.

Current Status of Bill HR 8544

Bill HR 8544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8544 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2026. Bill HR 8544's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 28, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8544

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8544

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel and to prohibit such personnel from lobbying at any time on behalf of foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments, and for other purposes.