118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 351 — Ban Congressmen Lobbyists Act

“To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to ban former Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from lobbying Congress and the executive branch, and for other purposes.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jan 12, 2023

Last action Jan 12, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 12, 2023

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Referred

Jan 12, 2023

Judiciary

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House floor

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Senate

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from lobbying Congress or federal agencies at any point after leaving office. Currently, Senators are prohibited from lobbying Congress for two years after leaving office. Members of the House of Representatives are prohibited from lobbying Congress for one year after leaving office. The bill applies to any person who is a Member of Congress during the 118th Congress or any succeeding Congress.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 12, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 12, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.