S. 2132 119th Congress Senate

CLEAR Path Act

Official title: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 18, 2025 Introduced by: John Cornyn Republican · Texas See on congress.gov

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Apr 22, 2026

Held at the desk.

Apr 22, 2026

Received in the House.

Apr 22, 2026

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 21, 2026

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1854; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1854-1855)

Apr 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Jan 28, 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 305.

Jan 28, 2026

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jan 15, 2026

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Jun 18, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 18, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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What's happening now April 22, 2026

Held at the desk.

Hearings & markups 2

Business meeting to consider S.2132, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for c…
Meeting Jan 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM EST · Judiciary Committee
Business meeting to consider S.2132, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for c…
Meeting Dec 11, 2025 · 10:15 AM EST · Judiciary Committee

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

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Lobbying activity 5

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