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New Lobbying Rules for Former Members of Congress

This act changes when former members of Congress can start working as lobbyists. Instead of counting the time from when they leave office, the lobbying ban period will now start from the end of the term for which they were elected. This aims to prevent immediate transitions from public service to lobbying.
Key points
Senators: The 2-year lobbying ban will start from the expiration of their elected term, not their departure date.
House Members: The 1-year lobbying ban will start from the expiration of their elected term, not their departure date.
These changes apply to individuals leaving Congress on or after the act's enactment date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7969
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2024-04-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Don’t Quit to Lobby Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7969.

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 2024-04-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Senators: The 2-year lobbying ban will start from the expiration of their elected term, not their departure date.
  • House Members: The 1-year lobbying ban will start from the expiration of their elected term, not their departure date.
  • These changes apply to individuals leaving Congress on or after the act's enactment date.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

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 2025-12-25.

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