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S. 2176 (99th)

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1986

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Introduced

11 March 1986

Last action

18 March 1986 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

Sponsors

Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE], Sen. Andrews, Mark [R-ND], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Foreign Agents Compulsory Ethics in Trade Act of 1986 - 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 five-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. 11 March 1986

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.

    Source: Committee

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