Summary

Creates a new criminal ban that stops people who served in Senate-confirmed executive branch roles from knowingly representing, advising, or aiding designated foreign governments before U.S. executive or legislative branch officers with the intent to influence official decisions. It requires agencies to notify appointees about the restriction at appointment and termination, sets a 5-year sunset on the new rule for future appointees, and establishes a formal congressional approval process for adding or removing countries on the list of "countries of concern."

• Creates a new criminal ban on former Senate‑confirmed executive branch officials representing or advising designated foreign governments before U.S. officials with intent to influence.
• Applies only to appointments that begin on or after the law takes effect; the new restriction provision sunsets five years after enactment for future appointees.
• Agencies must provide written notice of the restriction when appointing and when terminating covered officials.
• Designated "countries of concern" are managed under the State Department statute, but additions/deletions require a formal proposal by the Secretary of State (with the Attorney General) and approval via a specified congressional joint resolution.
• Violations carry criminal penalties under the cited criminal statute (existing penalty provision referenced).
• The statute reorganizes and clarifies State Department listing language to avoid overlap with the new criminal restriction.
• No new funding or appropriations are included; enforcement would rely on existing criminal enforcement and agency processes.
• Includes a 30‑day grace period when the country list is expanded and preserves liability for conduct that occurred before any sunset.