Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act

Bill 118 hr 2486, also known as the Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act, aims to address the issue of former members of Congress using their connections and influence to secure lucrative lobbying positions after leaving office. The bill seeks to impose a lifetime ban on former members of Congress from lobbying on behalf of foreign governments or entities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would extend the current one-year cooling off period for former members of Congress before they can engage in lobbying activities to a period of five years. This is intended to prevent former members from immediately cashing in on their time in office by using their insider knowledge and relationships to benefit special interests.

The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the lobbying industry by requiring lobbyists to disclose any previous employment by a member of Congress or congressional committee. This is aimed at shedding light on the potential conflicts of interest that may arise when former members of Congress transition into lobbying roles. Overall, the Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act seeks to address concerns about the influence of special interests in the political process and to promote ethical behavior among former members of Congress. It is a bipartisan effort to strengthen the integrity of the legislative branch and ensure that public officials are working in the best interests of the American people.