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Introduced
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act, amends the federal law to prohibit former members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. The bill also restricts certain benefits and services, such as access to the Hall of the House, athletic facilities, and the Members' Dining Room, that can be made available to former members of the House of Representatives, unless the Speaker and minority leader jointly grant a waiver on a case-by-case basis, which must be published in the Congressional Record.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/2486/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr2486/BILLS-118hr2486ih.pdf |
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