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The bill, according to a release from Kennedy's office, would ban immediate family members of lawmakers, cabinet officials, the vice president or president from "serving as a consultant, employee, independent contractor or board member for or owning 5% or more in any entity doing business in or with Ukraine." Sen.(R-La.) announced on Tuesday that he will file legislation later this month to ban immediate family members of lawmakers and top administration officials from profiting in Ukraine.The bill, according to a release from Kennedy's office, would ban immediate family members of lawmakers, cabinet officials, the vice president or president from "serving as a consultant, employee, independent contractor or board member for or owning 5% or more in any entity doing business in or with Ukraine." ADVERTISEMENT Kennedy, in a statement, said Ukraine's government is "historically corrupt" and "senior members of our government should not be a part of, or seen to be a part of, this conduct."

"My bill will remove any appearance of impropriety or potential conflict of interest for any immediate family member of a senior United States official. The best way to resist temptation is a proper upbringing, a strong set of values and tough laws," Kennedy added.

Kennedy plans to file the legislation once Congress returns from a two-week recess on Oct. 14.

"This is obviously a silly, political hit job. But hey @SenJohnKennedy if you want to apply something like this to all foreign countries and make sure it applies to the President’s kids too, then me," Murphy tweeted.