Requires background investigations and disclosures for individuals representing the Federal Government before foreign sovereigns.

The Justice and Accountability for Representatives Engaged in Diplomacy Act, or JARED Act, mandates that individuals representing the Federal Government before foreign sovereigns undergo a background investigation and obtain a security clearance. It requires these individuals to file financial disclosure forms annually and prohibits them from engaging in negotiations or accepting agreements that benefit them financially from foreign governments. Violations of these requirements are subject to penalties, including imprisonment and fines.

Requires background investigations and disclosures for individuals representing the Federal Government before foreign sovereigns.

The Justice and Accountability for Representatives Engaged in Diplomacy Act, or JARED Act, mandates that individuals representing the Federal Government before foreign sovereigns undergo a background investigation and obtain a security clearance. It requires these individuals to file financial disclosure forms annually and prohibits them from engaging in negotiations or accepting agreements that benefit them financially from foreign governments. Violations of these requirements are subject to penalties, including imprisonment and fines.