The bill
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service, and for other purposes.
HR. 6106, 119th Congress — read as touching Private Equity & Hedge Funds.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service, and for other purposes.
Bill ID: 119/hr/6106
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
Sponsored by
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
ID: P000048
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The sponsor
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
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The money
$101,135 raised
23 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$101,135
16 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$7,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$93,535
No PAC contributions found
1
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
$6,600
2
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
$1,000
No committee contributions found
1
WILSON, CELIA R
$22,400
2
PUDWILL, JAMES
$13,200
3
GELBMAN, JOEL
$13,200
4
DIMEMMO, COLETTE
$6,600
5
AUSTIN, RUTH
$6,600
6
WILSON, WORD B
$5,000
7
O'BRIEN, JAMES
$3,435
8
WIDENER, BROCK
$3,300
9
POOL, VALRIE S
$3,300
10
KAMON, KENNETH
$3,300
11
ZALIK, DAVID
$3,300
12
JENNINGS, MICHAEL
$3,300
13
WALKER, TODD
$3,300
14
HIDUKE, MARK
$3,300
Donor Network - Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
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Showing 41 nodes and 23 connections (54 secondary connections hidden)
Total contributions: $101,135
Top Donors - Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Showing top 16 donors by contribution amount
2 Orgs14 Individuals
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 harmed.
- −Private Equity & Hedge Fundsconfidence 0.80
Section 3(a) introduces post-employment restrictions on officials in positions subject to Senate confirmation, which may limit the ability of private equity and hedge fund firms to hire former government officials, potentially restricting their access to valuable expertise and networks.
- −Law Enforcement & Surveillance Techconfidence 0.70
Section 3(a)(2) imposes penalties on individuals who violate post-employment restrictions, which may increase the workload and enforcement responsibilities of law enforcement agencies, potentially straining their resources.
- −Commercial Banksconfidence 0.60
Section 3(a)(2) restricts the ability of former government officials to work with foreign entities, which may limit the growth opportunities for commercial banks operating in international markets.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HARMS
- from 2 contributions
- GRIFFIN, KENNETH$6,600
- Commercial Banks$2,000from 1 contribution
- BAKER, BRIAN$2,000
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