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Representative Eugene Vindman introduces H.R. 10837: No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act

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We have received text from H.R. 10837: No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act. This bill was received on 2026-10-15, and currently has no cosponsors.

Here is a short summary of the bill:

This bill would bar certain people from serving in executive branch positions in the federal government for 10 years after a final conviction for specified misconduct. The covered offenses include bribery, certain ethics-related crimes, violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), and other listed crimes involving corruption or misuse of public trust, such as theft, embezzlement, forgery, false statements, fraud tied to government contracts or programs, tax evasion, and destruction of records.

The ban would apply only to executive branch positions defined in the bill as confidential or policy-determining jobs, including positions in Schedule C or similar roles.

What the bill would require

  • 10-year disqualification: A person finally convicted of one of the covered offenses could not hold an executive branch position for 10 years after the conviction becomes final.

  • Written certification: Before taking an executive branch job, a person would have to sign a written statement, under penalty of perjury, saying they are not barred by the law.

  • Screening process: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) would have to create procedures to screen job candidates for disqualifying convictions, working with the FBI and Justice Department as needed.

  • Guidance to agencies: OPM would have to issue implementation guidance to federal agencies within 90 days after enactment.

  • Annual reporting: OPM would have to report to Congress each year on how many people were screened, how many were found ineligible, and what enforcement actions were taken.

Enforcement

  • If someone already in an executive branch job is later found to be covered by the ban, the person would have to be removed within 30 days after the determination.

  • OPM could fine a violator $50,000, unless the person resigns from the job within 90 days after the violation determination.

  • The agency head or OPM would also have to refer the matter to the agency inspector general, the Office of Special Counsel, and possibly the Department of Justice for civil action.

  • Someone serving in violation of the law could also face a civil penalty of up to $100,000 for each day they remain in the position.

Key definitions

  • Final conviction: A conviction that is no longer appealable, or one where the appeals process has finished.

  • Ethics violation: The bill uses a broad definition that includes certain intentional violations of federal ethics, lobbying, FARA, anti-corruption, false statements, procurement fraud, tax, and related laws, as well as specified crimes like bribery and theft.

  • FARA violation: Any conviction under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

The bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.

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Representative Eugene Vindman Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Eugene Vindman:

  • H.R.10838: Honesty in Government Act of 2026
  • H.R.10837: No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act
  • H.R.10836: To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prohibit the live broadcast of military executions, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.10809: Make Data Centers Pay Act
  • H.R.10717: Wigs for Warriors Act
  • H.R.10614: Providing Child Care for Firefighters and EMS Act

You can track bills proposed by Representative Eugene Vindman on Investivoq's politician page for Vindman.

Representative Eugene Vindman Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Representative Eugene Vindman is worth $1.2M, as of October 20th, 2026. This is the 320th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Vindman has approximately $355.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Representative Eugene Vindman's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Vindman.

2026 Virginia's 7th Congressional District Election

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Approximately $9,233,374 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • HMP ($4,083,530)
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  • CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($639,576)
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  • LCV VICTORY FUND ($290,667)

The rating for this race is currently "Likely D".

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