Draft proposal from the Office of Personnel Management would require federal workers to sign broad non-disclosure agreements as the White House intensifies efforts to control internal disclosures and media access.
According to the draft agreement, federal employees would be prohibited from disclosing what the administration defines as “Confidential Government Information,” with the restrictions potentially extending even after employees leave public service.
The proposal states that unauthorized disclosures disrupt agency operations, damage national interests, and “erode public trust” in government institutions. Under the draft framework, former federal employees who signed the agreements could be required to obtain written authorization before discussing information later designated as confidential by the government.
The draft language also outlines potential legal and financial consequences for violations, including possible restitution tied to profits, royalties, or compensation received through disclosures, interviews, books, or media appearances involving restricted information.
The proposal represents one of the most expansive attempts in recent history to formalize internal leak prevention measures across the federal government.
