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BLAST Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Congressional Summary of S 88
Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act or the BLAST Act
This bill revises the post-employment lobbying ban on former Members and elected officers of Congress.
Specifically, it imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban).
Current Status of Bill S 88
Bill S 88 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill S 88 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2023. Bill S 88's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 88
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 88
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional officers and employees
- Members of Congress
- Public participation and lobbying
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 88
BLAST Act
BLAST Act
Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 88
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