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Ban on Lobbying for Former Members of US Congress

The bill, cited as the 'BLAST Act', amends title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit former Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, and elected officers from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. This provision applies to communications made with the intent to influence Members or employees of Congress on behalf of any other person (except the United States). The amendments apply to individuals leaving office on or after the date of the enactment of the Act.
Key points
Lobbying Prohibition: Former Members and elected officers of Congress are prohibited from lobbying Congress on behalf of other persons at any time after leaving office.
Scope of Individuals: The ban covers former Senators, Representatives, and elected officers of both Houses.
Applicability: The amendments apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of the Act.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_88
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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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 118_S_88.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lobbying Prohibition: Former Members and elected officers of Congress are prohibited from lobbying Congress on behalf of other persons at any time after leaving office.
  • Scope of Individuals: The ban covers former Senators, Representatives, and elected officers of both Houses.
  • Applicability: The amendments apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of the Act.
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 2025-12-30.

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