# 119-hr-10837: No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act

119-hr-10837, No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA); status introduced (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10837
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10837
- Congress: 119
- Title: No Corrupt Lobbyists in Government Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-28

## Summary

**Bars finally convicted bribers and other public-corruption offenders from holding executive-branch jobs for 10 years.** The bill would require written certifications, set up OPM screening, and create fines and civil penalties for violations.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban and penalties for corrupt hires: cost, high. If enacted, the bill would bar anyone with a final conviction for bribery, certain ethics crimes, or a FARA offense from holding confidential or policy-making executive branch jobs for 10 years after conviction. The ban would cover Schedule C positions (or a successor rule) and would take effect 90…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10837 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10837)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10837 (as of 2026-10-28).