Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill amends the federal criminal code to replace the existing post-employment lobbying restrictions on a former member of the U.S. Senate (currently, a two-year ban) or a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban) with a permanent ban on engaging in lobbying contacts.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Congressional officers and employeesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionMembers of CongressPublic participation and lobbying
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.
USA115th CongressHR-6070| House
| Updated: 7/30/2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code to replace the existing post-employment lobbying restrictions on a former member of the U.S. Senate (currently, a two-year ban) or a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban) with a permanent ban on engaging in lobbying contacts.