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Proposal:Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 1601
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 118
Status Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act

This bill extends the ban on lobbying that applies to former Members of Congress.

Specifically, the bill imposes a six-year ban for former Senators and a three-year ban for former Representatives; a ban begins once a former Senator or Representative leaves office. Under current law, former Senators are subject to a two-year ban, while former House Members are subject to a one-year ban.

Bill Title

Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2023-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-03-14: Introduced in House
  • 2023-03-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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