118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1601 — Ban Members from Becoming Lobbyists Act

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the length of the post-employment ban on lobbying of Members, officers, or employees of Congress by former Members of Congress.”

Congress

Introduced Mar 14, 2023

Last action Mar 14, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.