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Lifetime Lobbying Ban for Former Members of Congress and Senate

This bill introduces a lifetime ban on lobbying Congress and the executive branch for former members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This means that individuals who held these offices will be prevented from using their past connections to influence government decisions on behalf of private interests. The goal is to increase public trust and limit the influence of money in politics, positively impacting government transparency.
Key points
Imposing a lifetime ban on lobbying Congress by former Members of the House of Representatives and Senators.
The ban also covers lobbying the executive branch (agencies, departments, courts) on matters in which the former official was personally involved.
The amendments apply to any person who is a Member of Congress during the One Hundred and Eighteenth Congress or any succeeding Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_351
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2023-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ban Congressmen Lobbyists Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_351.

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 2023-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Imposing a lifetime ban on lobbying Congress by former Members of the House of Representatives and Senators.
  • The ban also covers lobbying the executive branch (agencies, departments, courts) on matters in which the former official was personally involved.
  • The amendments apply to any person who is a Member of Congress during the One Hundred and Eighteenth Congress or any succeeding Congress.
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. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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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