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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3713
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 5, 2010
Mr. Feingold introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To improve post-employment restrictions on representation of foreign entities by senior Government officers and employees.
Restrictions relating to foreign entities
In general
Section 207(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
in paragraph (1),
by striking 1 year
and inserting 5 years
;
and
by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
Definition
In this subsection, the term foreign entity means—
the government of a foreign country, as defined in section 1(e) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611(e));
a foreign political party, as defined in section 1(f) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 611(f)); and
a partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other combination of persons organized under the laws of or having its principal place of business in a foreign country.
.
Technical and conforming amendment
Section 141(b)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974
(19 U.S.C. 2171(b)(3)) is amended by striking (as defined by section
207(f)(3) of title 18, United States Code)
and inserting
described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 207(f)(3) of title 18,
United States Code,
.
Effective date and applicability
The amendments made by subsection (a) shall—
take effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and
apply to any individual who leaves a position, office, or employment to which the amendments apply on or after the date of enactment of this Act.