Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act This bill extends the ban on lobbying that applies to former Members of Congress. Specifically, the bill imposes a six-year ban for former Senators and a three-year ban for former Representatives; a ban begins once a former Senator or Representative leaves office. Under current law, former Senators are subject to a two-year ban, while former House Members are subject to a one-year ban.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act
USA118th CongressHR-1601| House
| Updated: 3/14/2023
Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act This bill extends the ban on lobbying that applies to former Members of Congress. Specifically, the bill imposes a six-year ban for former Senators and a three-year ban for former Representatives; a ban begins once a former Senator or Representative leaves office. Under current law, former Senators are subject to a two-year ban, while former House Members are subject to a one-year ban.