United StatesRestricts former DOJ attorneys from representing recent corporate defendants
This creates a one-year cooling-off period that can change former prosecutors' job options and reduce perceived conflicts in government prosecutions.
What it does
Creates a one-year ban on former federal attorneys representing or assisting a business in federal prosecutions or related agreements if they personally and substantially participated in those matters while in government service.
Applies the restriction specifically when the former attorney 'personally and substantially participated' in the federal prosecution or in an agreement under 3161(h)(2).
Defines 'business entity' to include corporations, associations, partnerships, LLCs, LLPs, or other legal commercial entities.
Argument forReduces risk of conflicts of interest by preventing former prosecutors from quickly switching to represent businesses they once prosecuted or negotiated with.
Argument againstThe restriction could limit career options and pay for former federal attorneys who want to work in private practice or industry soon after leaving government service.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Introduced in HouseLatest
- May 15Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
Government & EthicsCriminal JusticeConsumer Protection