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BLAST Act

USA119th CongressHR-9130| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act), aims to prevent former Members and elected officers of Congress from engaging in lobbying activities directed at Congress at any point after their departure from office. It achieves this by amending title 18 of the United States Code, specifically prohibiting former Senators, House Members, and elected officers from registering as lobbyists or making any communication intended to influence Congress on behalf of another person. Furthermore, the bill modifies the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to explicitly include former Members of Congress who are employed or retained for lobbying contacts or activities within the definition of a "lobbyist." These prohibitions apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the Act's enactment, seeking to eliminate the "revolving door" between Congress and the lobbying industry.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1145
BLAST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1412
BLAST Act
May 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4524
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1145
    BLAST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1412
    BLAST Act


  • May 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4524
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Related Bills

  • S 119-4524: BLAST Act

BLAST Act

USA119th CongressHR-9130| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
This legislation, titled the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act), aims to prevent former Members and elected officers of Congress from engaging in lobbying activities directed at Congress at any point after their departure from office. It achieves this by amending title 18 of the United States Code, specifically prohibiting former Senators, House Members, and elected officers from registering as lobbyists or making any communication intended to influence Congress on behalf of another person. Furthermore, the bill modifies the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to explicitly include former Members of Congress who are employed or retained for lobbying contacts or activities within the definition of a "lobbyist." These prohibitions apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the Act's enactment, seeking to eliminate the "revolving door" between Congress and the lobbying industry.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1145
BLAST Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1412
BLAST Act
May 13, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4524
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1145
    BLAST Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1412
    BLAST Act


  • May 13, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4524
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Elijah Crane (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-4524: BLAST Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted