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Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 2006

Introduced: February 1, 2006 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 16, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb 15, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H302-303)
Feb 1, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 1, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 2006 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose: (1) a permanent restriction (currently, one year) on certain officers and employees of the federal government who have terminated their service or employment from advising or representing for compensation foreign governments or political parties in matters in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest; and (2) a five-year restriction on such officers and employees from similarly advising or representing foreign individuals, corporations, or other business entities.

What's happening now February 16, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2