H.R. 4947 · 117th Congress · House

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Aug 6, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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).

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 01, 2022•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. NOV 01, 2022•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  3. AUG 06, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. AUG 06, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. AUG 06, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Aug 6, 2021

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