Bill117th CongressFiled Aug 6, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4947
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 6, 2021)
This bill revises post-employment lobbying restrictions on former Members of Congress.
Specifically, it makes permanent the post-employment lobbying ban on a former Member of the Senate (currently, two years) or a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, one year).
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseAug 6, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Aug 6, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 6, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 6, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House