119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 69 — Freedom to Petition the Government Act

“To amend title 29, District of Columbia Official Code, to treat meetings held by nonprofit organizations with officials of the Federal Government which are held in the District of Columbia at locations owned or leased by the Federal Government as activities not constituting doing business in the District of Columbia for purposes of determining whether such organizations are required to register with the District of Columbia.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Jan 3, 2025

Last action Jan 3, 2025

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 3, 2025

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Referred

Jan 3, 2025

Oversight

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill allows outside nonprofit organizations to meet with federal officials in the District of Columbia (DC) on federal property without having to register as businesses in DC. Currently, entities that are formed outside of DC, including nonprofit organizations, must generally register with DC before doing business in DC. Under the bill, outside nonprofit organizations may meet with federal government officials at federally leased or owned buildings in DC without having to register.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Jan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.