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End 'Revolving Door': No Benefits for Lobbyist Ex-Congress Members

This bill aims to prevent former Members of Congress or senior congressional employees from becoming lobbyists after their service. If they do, they will lose their federal retirement and other benefits, enhancing public trust and reducing potential conflicts of interest.
Key points
Former Members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become lobbyists will lose their federal retirement and other benefits.
Changes affect retirement systems, savings plans, health insurance, and life insurance programs funded by the federal government.
The goal is to limit the influence of lobbyists by removing financial incentives for transitioning from public service to lobbying.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2516
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2023-04-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End the Congressional Revolving Door Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2516.

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 2023-04-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former Members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become lobbyists will lose their federal retirement and other benefits.
  • Changes affect retirement systems, savings plans, health insurance, and life insurance programs funded by the federal government.
  • The goal is to limit the influence of lobbyists by removing financial incentives for transitioning from public service to lobbying.
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 2025-12-24.

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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