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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to expand the scope of individuals and activities which are subject to the requirements of such Act. This bill broadens the scope of lobbying activities that trigger lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements. Specifically, it expands lobbying activities to include legislative, political, and strategic counseling services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act, proposes to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to expand the scope of individuals and activities that are subject to the requirements of the Act. Specifically, it broadens the definition of "lobbying activity" to include legislative, political, and strategic counseling services, in addition to research and other background work. The bill also treats individuals who provide such counseling services in support of a lobbying contact as having made the same lobbying contact as the individual who directly engaged in the lobbying. These changes are intended to close a perceived loophole in the existing law and increase transparency around lobbying activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Max Rose (D)*,
Ed Case (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/783/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr783/BILLS-116hr783ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr783/BILLS-116hr783ih.pdf.pdf |
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