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Retirement Forfeiture for Former Congress Members Turned Foreign Lobbyists

This bill aims to prevent former Members of Congress and senior Congressional employees from receiving retirement and other federal benefits if they become lobbyists representing foreign entities after their service. This means these individuals cannot simultaneously benefit from public retirement funds and work for foreign interests. The goal is to increase transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.
Key points
Former Members of Congress and senior staff who become foreign lobbyists will lose federal retirement and health benefits.
The rules apply to individuals who leave service after the law's enactment and begin working as foreign lobbyists.
The act seeks to limit the influence of foreign interests on former public officials and enhance public trust.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_665
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Retirement Forfeiture for Members of Congress Turned Foreign Lobbyists Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_665.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former Members of Congress and senior staff who become foreign lobbyists will lose federal retirement and health benefits.
  • The rules apply to individuals who leave service after the law's enactment and begin working as foreign lobbyists.
  • The act seeks to limit the influence of foreign interests on former public officials and enhance public trust.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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