Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act

HR 5836, the Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act (DADDY Act), prohibits immediate family members of top U.S. government officials from being employed by foreign companies operating in designated "covered foreign countries." The bill directly affects spouses, children, parents, and siblings of officials including the President, Cabinet secretaries, and the Director of National Intelligence. It bans such employment with companies based in countries *not* excluded from the definition (which covers NATO members, Five Eyes allies, Japan, South Korea, and Israel), imposing fines up to $250,000 or 5 years in prison for violations. The law takes effect two weeks after enactment.