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S. 237 (100th)

Integrity in Post Employment Act of 1988

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

22 October 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Integrity in Post Employment Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for willful violation of provisions of law relating to former Federal employees attempting to influence the Government or advising a foreign entity. Establishes a fine of up to $250,000, or imprisonment for up to five years, or both. Subjects proceeds received in violation of such law to forfeiture to the United States. Repeals the authority of the Office of Government Ethics to designate agencies within departments as separate statutory agencies. Includes former Members of Congress and all former Federal employees employed at or above GS-16 in the prohibitions against attempting to influence the Government within one year of leaving Government service. Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to set forth additional registration requirements regarding the disclosure of activities with foreign principals. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for any Federal official or employee who knowingly makes available non-public information concerning international trade negotiations conducted by the United States with the intent to benefit any foreign governments. Sets forth a fine of $10,000, or imprisonment for up to ten years, or both. Establishes a three-year ban on former high-level officials' knowingly representing foreign entities and a two-year ban on former Federal officers and employees at or above GS-16. Requires such former officials and employees to file disclosure of domestic lobbying statements with their former agencies after agreeing to lobby on behalf of a person other than the United States. Authorizes the Attorney General to grant exemptions from this Act to serve the public interest or the interests of the Government. Exempts from certain post employment prohibitions attorneys appearing in U.S. judicial proceedings.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 May 1987

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 16 June 1987

    Floor

    Star Print ordered S.237.

    Source: Floor

  5. 7 July 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 7 July 1987

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 100-101.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 July 1987

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd for Senator Biden with an amendment. With written report No. 100-101.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 April 1988

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 April 1988

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 April 1988

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 April 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 October 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 22 October 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 19 April 1988

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 7 July 1987

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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