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Introduced
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
In Committee
11/17/2017
11/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
BLAST Act Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act
AI Summary
This bill, the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act), amends the United States Code to prohibit former members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. The bill removes the current exceptions that allow former members of Congress to engage in lobbying activities after a certain period of time. The amendments would apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (on 11/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4187/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4187/BILLS-115hr4187ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr4187/BILLS-115hr4187ih.pdf.pdf |
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