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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.
AI Summary
This bill, the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act), amends the federal law to prohibit former members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. It amends the existing law to remove the ability of former senators, representatives, and elected congressional officers to make communications or appearances before members, officers, or employees of Congress on behalf of any other person, with the intent to influence. The amendments apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1412/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1412/BILLS-117hr1412ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1412/BILLS-117hr1412ih.pdf.pdf |
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