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Inserts a new paragraph (7) into subsection (m) creating a mechanism for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to propose additions or deletions of countries listed in paragraph (1)(A); requires submission of such proposals to specified congressional committee leaders; makes proposals effective only upon enactment of a narrowly defined "joint resolution of approval" and specifies referral of such resolutions to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee or House Judiciary Committee.
Adds new subsection (m) to 18 U.S.C. 207 establishing extended post-employment restrictions for persons who served in Senate-confirmed positions, with definitions, prohibitions, notice requirements, an effective-date rule with a grace period for newly added countries of concern, and a 5-year sunset.
Redesignates existing paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (8) and (9), and inserts a new paragraph (6) stating that subsection (m) of section 1 shall not apply to a person if the person is subject to the restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 207(m) by reason of the same service.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced November 18, 2025 by August Pfluger · Last progress November 18, 2025
CLEAR Path Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House