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H.R. 1409 (101st)

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1989

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Introduced

14 March 1989

Last action

27 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Harris, Claude [D-AL-7], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21]

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Summary

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the President, the Vice President, certain high-level Federal officials and employees, certain high-ranking active-duty members of the uniformed services, and Members of Congress from representing or advising foreign principals on matters of direct and substantial U.S. interest during the four-year period after cessation of Federal employment. Requires the Attorney General to grant a waiver to such prohibition unless the proposed conduct could harm the national interests or create an undue appearance of conflict of interest. Authorizes the Attorney General, upon reason to believe that a person is engaging in conduct in violation of this Act, to petition the appropriate U.S. district court for an order prohibiting such conduct. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

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  2. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  4. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

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