BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act

# BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent people with recent ties to the fossil fuel industry from holding key positions in the federal government. Specifically, it would ban anyone who has worked as an executive, lobbyist, or trade association officer for oil, gas, or coal companies in the past 10 years from being appointed to six major roles: White House Chief of Staff, EPA Administrator, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of State, and other political appointees within those agencies. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect people transitioning from fossil fuel industry jobs to high-level government positions.

It also indirectly affects the President's ability to appoint people with that professional background and could influence how fossil fuel companies staff their lobbying operations. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) in the current congressional session and has not yet advanced further in the legislative process.