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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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