01 — The Text
What.
- Restricts federal employees and former officials from profiting on their government service through speaking fees, book deals, or consulting contracts.
- Likely establishes cooling-off periods before officials can work for private companies they regulated or make money from their position.
- Creates enforcement mechanisms and penalties for violations, probably involving financial penalties or forfeiture of earnings.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Current and former Congress members, staffers, and agency officials would face new limits on post-government income from their inside knowledge.
- Supporters say this reduces conflicts of interest and corruption; critics may argue it discourages qualified people from public service.
- Citizens concerned about revolving-door politics gain a potential new tool; those entering government service lose some future income opportunities.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill introduced June 30, 2026. Referred to four House committees (Oversight, Administration, Judiciary, Ways and Means) with no timeline set. Currently stalled awaiting committee action.
- Multiple committees must review before any vote. Speaker controls when (or if) it advances. Very early stage.
- Track progress at Congress.gov. Contact your representative if you care about government ethics and revolving-door rules.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
- Jun 30, 2026 — Introduced in House
- Jun 30, 2026 — Introduced in House