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118th Congress Congress

H.R. 1601: Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 14, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 14, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Mar 14, 2023Introduced in the House by Zachary (Zach) Nunn.
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  1. Mar 14, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 14, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.