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H.R. 3733 (99th)

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1985

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Introduced

12 November 1985

Last action

26 November 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Roemer, Buddy [D-LA-4], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

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Summary

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1985 - Prohibits former high-level Federal civilian officers or employees or high-ranking officers of the uniformed services from representing or advising foreign principals during the ten-year period beginning on the last day of such a person's Federal employment or service. Authorizes the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Commerce to jointly determine a longer prohibitive period in the interest of national security. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Defines and lists employee positions to which this Act applies.

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Timeline

  1. 12 November 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 November 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

    Source: Committee

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