Elected Official Lobbying Prohibition Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2021)
Elected Official Lobbying Prohibition Act of 2021
This bill prohibits state and local elected officials from lobbying the federal government on behalf of private (i.e., nongovernmental) clients.
The bill's restrictions apply to officials who serve in a statewide elected office, a state legislature, an elected office of a local government that meets specified population standards, or as the chair of a political party of a state, including officials of U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. The bill does not apply to officials acting on behalf of their constituents or who are otherwise acting in an official capacity.
What just happenedOct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House