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Prohibition on Lobbying Contacts for Former Members of US Congress

This bill amends title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from engaging in lobbying contacts. This prohibition applies after the person leaves office. It covers knowingly making lobbying contacts to covered executive branch officials or any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress.
Key points
Prohibits former Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from making lobbying contacts after leaving office.
The prohibition applies to contacts with covered executive branch officials and Members or employees of Congress.
The bill also establishes a one-year lobbying restriction for elected officers of the House of Representatives after they leave office.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8173
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2024-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8173.

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 2024-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits former Senators and Members of the House of Representatives from making lobbying contacts after leaving office.
  • The prohibition applies to contacts with covered executive branch officials and Members or employees of Congress.
  • The bill also establishes a one-year lobbying restriction for elected officers of the House of Representatives after they leave office.
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. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

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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