S. 170: BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
Banning In Government Oil Industry Lobbyists from the Cabinet Act or the BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act
This bill prohibits the appointment of an individual to specified high-level federal positions if that individual has served as an executive officer of a fossil fuel entity, a fossil fuel lobbyist, or an executive officer of a fossil fuel trade association in the previous 10 years.
The applicable federal positions include the Chief of Staff to the President, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of State, and all political appointments in specified agencies.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 170 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 170?
S. 170 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 170 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).