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Foreign Representation Restrictions Act of 1986

Introduced: August 14, 1986 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
 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.

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