Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act
Summary
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 status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 14, 2023
Last action Mar 14, 2023
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Committee
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Mar 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Zachary Nunn
RRepublican
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