In CommitteeFiled May 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a rule that any former U.S. attorney who took part in a federal case against a business cannot, for a year after leaving, knowingly help that same business in any federal prosecution or related agreement. It applies to corporations, partnerships, LLCs and other legal commercial entities. The measure is intended to prevent conflicts of interest and protect the integrity of the Justice Department.
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