CLEAR Path Act

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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.

Full history

1. Apr 22, 2026

   Introduced

   Held at the desk.

   U.S. Senate

2. Apr 22, 2026

   Held at the desk.

3. Apr 22, 2026

   Held at the desk.

4. Apr 22, 2026

   Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

   Message on Senate action sent to the House.

   U.S. Senate

5. Apr 22, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   Received in the House.

   U.S. House of Representatives