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Permanent Lobbying Ban for Former Members of Congress: The BLAST Act

This Act, cited as the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act, amends Title 18 of the United States Code. It prohibits former Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. The prohibition applies to knowingly making communications with the intent to influence legislative actions on behalf of any other person (except the United States).
Key points
Former Members of Congress and elected officers are prohibited from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.
The ban applies to actions taken on behalf of other persons (except the U.S.) with the intent to influence.
These provisions apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the Act's enactment.
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Print number: 117_S_546
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BLAST Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_546.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former Members of Congress and elected officers are prohibited from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.
  • The ban applies to actions taken on behalf of other persons (except the U.S.) with the intent to influence.
  • These provisions apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the Act's enactment.
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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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