Bill · H.R. 3582· House(119-HR-3582)
No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/23/2025
- Last activity
- 5/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Warren Davidson
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No revolving doors in FMS Act of 2025," aims to amend section 207 of title 18. It seeks to prohibit certain former government employees from lobbying the Federal Government regarding foreign military sales. Specifically, it targets former employees of the State Department and the Department of Defense. The restriction applies to those who participated in foreign military sales programs within three years of leaving their jobs. If these individuals attempt to influence federal determinations on these sales, they would face punishment.
Yes
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+5
The bill limits the influence of former government employees on foreign military sales through lobbying restrictions.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases accountability by restricting the revolving door between government and private interests.
The opposite
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-2
The bill restricts the ability of certain former employees to engage in specific forms of political communication.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The bill restricts the business opportunities for former government employees acting as lobbyists.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Unregulated Influence: By prohibiting former State Department or Department of Defense employees from lobbying on matters they recently worked on, the bill addresses specific activities related to foreign military sales (Section 2).
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Increased Accountability for Federal Determinations: The bill targets individuals who knowingly make communications or appearances intended to influence federal determinations regarding the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Punishment for Former Employees: Former employees of the State Department or Department of Defense who participated in specific programs within three years of separation could face punishment under section 216 of title 18 if they attempt to influence foreign military sales (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+5Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Freedom Of Speech-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- 7/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Andy HarrisRepublican · Maryland
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan