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Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986

Introduced: August 14, 1986 See on congress.gov
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Aug 14, 1986
For Previous Action See H.R.5097.
Aug 14, 1986
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Aug 14, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the President, the Vice President, certain high-ranking civilian and military personnel (including presidential aides), and Members of Congress from representing certain foreign entities for a period of four years after leaving Government service. Imposes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Permits such individuals to apply for a waiver from the applicability of such prohibition.

Subjects former Government employees to civil penalties for similar practices.

What's happening now August 14, 1986

For Previous Action See H.R.5097.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5097 Related bill Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Aug 14, 1986
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5426: Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-5426/
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"H.R. 5426: Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-5426/.
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