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This bill, known as the CLEAR Path Act, aims to prevent and mitigate conflicts of interest for individuals who have served in high-level government positions, particularly those subject to Senate confirmation. It amends existing law to impose extended post-employment restrictions on these officials, preventing them from knowingly representing, aiding, or advising a "foreign governmental entity" (an organization or entity controlled by a foreign government) from a "country of concern" (a list of countries defined in other legislation, with some exclusions) before U.S. executive or legislative branch officials with the intent to influence their decisions. These restrictions apply to individuals appointed to Senate-confirmed positions on or after the bill's enactment and include a notice requirement upon appointment and termination of service. The bill also establishes a mechanism for the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Attorney General, to propose changes to the list of "countries of concern," which would require a specific type of congressional approval. Importantly, these new restrictions are set to expire five years after the bill's enactment, though they will not affect conduct that occurred before that sunset date.

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