118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 442 — Cutting Off Communist Profiteers Act

“A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Presidential appointees from acting on behalf of the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, and Chinese military companies.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Feb 15, 2023

Last action Feb 15, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes postemployment lobbying restrictions on former presidential appointees who knowingly represent, aid, or advise certain Chinese entities, including Chinese government entities, the Chinese Communist Party, and Chinese military companies.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 15, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Feb 15, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.