Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:01:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5124 Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5124

The "Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act" was introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 5124 on August 1, 2023. This bill aims to address issues related to conflicted lobbying by proposing specific restrictions or regulations. For more detailed provisions and directives, please refer to the official PDF version of the bill provided by the Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 5124

Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act

This bill increases the length of the post-employment ban on lobbying (commonly known as the cooling-off period) that applies to former senior-level executive branch officials.

Current law prohibits these employees from representing a client (i.e., lobbying) before the former employing department or agency for one year following the separation from employment. The bill extends this period to two years.

Current Status of Bill HR 5124

Bill HR 5124 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5124 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 1, 2023. Bill HR 5124's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of August 1, 2023