S. 2132 · 119th Congress
CLEAR Path Act
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CornynSponsor4 cosponsors · 3 D, 1 R
3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Jun 18, 2025
- Senate Passed Apr 21, 2026
Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act or the CLEAR Path Act
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Apr 21, 2026
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: CLEAR Path Act
Also known as: Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions Path Act
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jun 18, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Jun 18, 2025
- Senate Passed Apr 21, 2026
No recorded floor vote found.