Introduced
S. 170
Introduced in Senate · February 20, 2025January 21, 2025
Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Merkley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
A BILL
To prohibit the appointment of former fossil fuel executive officers and fossil fuel lobbyists as the heads of certain departments, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Banning In Government Oil Industry Lobbyists from the Cabinet Act” or the “BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act”.