H. R. 8544

PURE Executive Act

Shown here: Introduced in House (2026-04-28)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel and to prohibit such personnel from lobbying at any time on behalf of foreign governments or entities controlled by foreign governments, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Promoting the Unbiased Role of Employees in the Executive Act” or the “PURE Executive Act”.

2. 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel

(a) 5-Year ban

Section 207 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—

(1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking “within 1 year after the termination” and inserting “within 5 years after the termination”; and

(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking “within 2 years after the termination” and inserting “within 5 years after the termination”.

(b) Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to any individual who, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, leaves a position to which subsection (c) or (d) of section 207 of title 18, United States Code, applies.

3. Lifetime ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel on behalf of foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments

(a) Lifetime prohibition

Section 207(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

(3) Special rule for senior personnel of the executive branch and independent agencies
In the case of an individual who is subject to the restrictions of subsection (c) or (d), the restrictions described in paragraph (1) shall apply to representing, aiding, or advising a foreign entity, or representing, aiding, or advising any entity which is subject to the direction, ownership, control, or influence of a foreign entity, at any time after the individual leaves a position to which such subsection applies.

(b) Effective date

H. R. 8544

PURE Executive Act

Shown here: Introduced in House (2026-04-28)

2. 5-year post-employment ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel

(a) 5-Year ban

Section 207 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—

(1) in subsection (c)(1), by striking “within 1 year after the termination” and inserting “within 5 years after the termination”; and

(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking “within 2 years after the termination” and inserting “within 5 years after the termination”.

(b) Effective date

3. Lifetime ban on lobbying by former senior executive branch personnel on behalf of foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments

(a) Lifetime prohibition

Section 207(f) of title 18, United States Code, is amended—

(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

(3) Special rule for senior personnel of the executive branch and independent agencies

In the case of an individual who is subject to the restrictions of subsection (c) or (d), the restrictions described in paragraph (1) shall apply to representing, aiding, or advising a foreign entity, or representing, aiding, or advising any entity which is subject to the direction, ownership, control, or influence of a foreign entity, at any time after the individual leaves a position to which such subsection applies.

(b) Effective date