Stop MUSK Act
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 5103, the "Stop MUSK Act" (short for Stop Millionaires Using Service for Kickbacks Act), would amend the federal conflict-of-interest law found in 18 U.S.C. § 208. That law already requires executive branch officers and employees to recuse themselves from government matters that would affect the financial interests of organizations where they currently serve as an officer, director, or employee. This bill would expand that recusal requirement to also cover organizations where the official served—during the four years before taking on their government role—as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, or employee, as well as organizations that are direct competitors or where the official is an active participant (with an exception for certain political organizations).
The bill affects officers and employees of the federal executive branch, particularly those who recently came from private-sector or other outside positions before joining government service. By broadening the lookback period and the categories of prior relationships covered, it would require more officials to step aside from matters that could benefit former employers, clients, or competitors of those employers.
The bill was introduced by Senator Adam Schiff on July 23, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, a vote, or been enacted; further committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 23, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5103 do?
- S. 5103, the "Stop MUSK Act" (short for Stop Millionaires Using Service for Kickbacks Act), would amend the federal conflict-of-interest law found in 18 U.S.C. § 208. That law already requires executive branch officers and employees to recuse themselves from government matters that would affect the financial interests of organizations where they currently serve as an officer, director, or employee. This bill would expand that recusal requirement to also cover organizations where the official served—during the four years before taking on their government role—as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, or employee, as well as organizations that are direct competitors or where the official is an active participant (with an exception for certain political organizations). The bill affects officers and employees of the federal executive branch, particularly those who recently came from private-sector or other outside positions before joining government service. By broadening the lookback period and the categories of prior relationships covered, it would require more officials to step aside from matters that could benefit former employers, clients, or competitors of those employers. The bill was introduced by Senator Adam Schiff on July 23, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. As an introduced bill, it has not yet received committee action, a vote, or been enacted; further committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
- Has S. 5103 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 Jul 2026, S. 5103 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5103?
- S. 5103 was sponsored by Sen. Adam Schiff [D-CA] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5103?
- Introduced (23 Jul 2026).
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