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MPACT Act

5/8/2024, 12:42 PM

Summary of Bill S 4171

The MPACT Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4171, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of political corruption and influence in government by imposing stricter regulations on lobbying activities.

One of the key provisions of the MPACT Act is the establishment of a new independent agency called the Office of Public Integrity. This agency would be responsible for overseeing and regulating lobbying activities, ensuring that lobbyists are acting in accordance with ethical standards and not engaging in corrupt practices.

Additionally, the MPACT Act would require greater transparency in lobbying activities by mandating that lobbyists disclose their activities and expenditures on a more frequent basis. This would help to shed light on the relationships between lobbyists and lawmakers, and prevent any undue influence from special interest groups. Furthermore, the MPACT Act includes provisions to increase penalties for violations of lobbying regulations, in order to deter lobbyists from engaging in unethical behavior. This would help to hold lobbyists accountable for their actions and ensure that they are acting in the best interests of the public. Overall, the MPACT Act aims to strengthen the integrity of the political process and reduce the influence of special interests in government. By imposing stricter regulations on lobbying activities and increasing transparency, this bill seeks to promote a more ethical and accountable government.

Current Status of Bill S 4171

Bill S 4171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2024. Bill S 4171 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2024.  Bill S 4171's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of April 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4171

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4171

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4171

MPACT Act
MPACT Act
Making Pipelines Accountable to Consumers and Taxpayers Act
A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to protect consumers from excessive rates, and for other purposes.

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