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Washington Transparency Boost: Closing Lobbying Loopholes and Lowering Registration Thresholds.

This bill aims to increase transparency in the legislative process by forcing more consultants and strategic advisors to disclose their lobbying activities. Citizens will gain better insight into who is influencing government and Congressional decisions. These changes make it harder for strategic influence to remain hidden from public view.
Key points
Strategic consultants who direct or substantially influence lobbying contacts must now register, even if they do not personally speak to government officials.
The minimum amount of time spent on lobbying that triggers mandatory registration is lowered from 20% to 10% of an individual's time for a client.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7231
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]
Process start date: 2026-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7231.

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 2026-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strategic consultants who direct or substantially influence lobbying contacts must now register, even if they do not personally speak to government officials.
  • The minimum amount of time spent on lobbying that triggers mandatory registration is lowered from 20% to 10% of an individual's time for a client.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-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 2026-02-05.

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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