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Lobbying ban for former members of Congress and reduced privileges

This act prohibits former members of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. Additionally, former House members will lose access to many privileges, such as access to the House floor, athletic facilities, or parking spaces, unless these are available to the public.
Key points
A ban on lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office for former Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and elected officers of Congress.
Restriction of access for former House members to privileges including access to the House Hall, athletic facilities, dining rooms, and parking spaces, unless available to the general public.
The Speaker and Minority Leader of the House may jointly waive the elimination of a benefit or service for a former Member on a case-by-case basis, with publication in the Congressional Record.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7782
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Process start date: 2022-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7782.

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 2022-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A ban on lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office for former Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and elected officers of Congress.
  • Restriction of access for former House members to privileges including access to the House Hall, athletic facilities, dining rooms, and parking spaces, unless available to the general public.
  • The Speaker and Minority Leader of the House may jointly waive the elimination of a benefit or service for a former Member on a case-by-case basis, with publication in the Congressional Record.
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. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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