Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act
USA117th CongressHR-7782| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Angie Craig
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Committee on House Administration, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress. The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban). Additionally, certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act
USA117th CongressHR-7782| House
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress. The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban). Additionally, certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.
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Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Angie Craig
Democratic Representative
Minnesota
Committee on House Administration, Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee
Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted