Us Congress Senate Bill SB3339

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 11/15/23
• Refer: 11/15/23

Caption

DAARE Act Defending Against Adversary Recruitment Efforts Act

Impact

The bill necessitates an amendment to Chapter 49 of Title 10 of the United States Code, adding section 989, which defines prohibitions and penalties associated with this employment ban. The Secretary of Defense is tasked with implementing this prohibition through a certification process that informs retiring personnel of the restrictions and consequences of violations. Moreover, compliance reports and assessments are mandatory to track former military engagement with foreign government positions.

Summary

SB3339, also known as the Defending Against Adversary Recruitment Efforts Act, aims to prohibit former members of the U.S. Armed Forces from accepting post-service employment with specific foreign governments, which include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Syria. The bill seeks to prevent these former military personnel from working in roles that could involve training, consulting, advising, or instructing individuals or entities associated with these governments, thereby protecting national security interests.

Contention

Notable points of contention arise regarding the empowerment of the Secretary of Defense to issue temporary waivers, potentially allowing exceptions for individual cases that are deemed necessary to advance U.S. national security interests. The bill also stipulates that any individuals who knowingly violate these prohibitions could face penalties such as withheld benefits and revoked security clearances. As such, discussions around this bill are likely to focus on balancing national security against the rights of veterans to pursue employment post-service.