US HB2259 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act - Amends the federal criminal code regarding the two-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Senators with any member, officer, or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office. Imposes the two-year lobbying ban on all former Members of Congress. Continues the one-year ban, as under current law, on lobbying contacts by former elected officers of the House of Representatives with any House Member, officer, or employee.

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Title

Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-06-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2009-05-05 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

SB3272 (Related) 2010-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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