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194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brendan Crighton and 2 co-sponsors

Prohibits oil industry lobbyists from serving in Cabinet roles or related activities within the Cabinet.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

S 170 — BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act

Overview

S 170, titled the Banning In Government Oil Industry Lobbyists from the Cabinet Act (BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act), is a Senate bill introduced on January 21, 2025. The primary sponsor is Edward J. Markey, with Jeff Merkley listed as a cosponsor. The bill has been introduced and immediately referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The available summary text only provides the short citation and the title; no substantive provisions are included in the materials provided.

Purpose (as inferred from the title)

Based on the bill’s title, the stated aim appears to be to ban oil industry lobbyists from roles within the Cabinet or from activities related to the Cabinet’s operations. The exact scope, definitions, and mechanisms of enforcement are not provided in the available text.

Key Provisions (not specified in the supplied text)

The full text of S 170 would need to be consulted to identify:

Definitions (e.g., who qualifies as an “oil industry lobbyist” and which Cabinet positions are covered)
Prohibitions and scope (e.g., appointments, ongoing roles, advisory positions)
Transition rules, grandfathering clauses, or sunset provisions
Enforcement, penalties, and oversight
Exceptions or waivers, if any
Effective dates and phase-in timelines

Affected Parties

Oil industry lobbyists and representatives seeking or holding Cabinet-level influence

Government personnel and potential appointees associated with the Cabinet

Federal agencies involved in energy/oil policy and ethics administration

Legislative History and Status

Introduced in the Senate on January 21, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on the same day

Sponsors: Primary — Edward J. Markey; Cosponsor — Jeff Merkley

No further action is listed in the provided materials

Next Steps and Procedure

The bill would typically require committee consideration (hearings, markups) and potential amendments.

If reported out of committee, it would advance to the full Senate for debate and a vote.

If passed by the Senate, it would need to be considered by the House (if not already companion legislation) and then signed by the President to become law.

Note

This summary reflects the information provided. The actual bill text would define the precise prohibitions, definitions, and enforcement details that determine its real-world impact.