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Search Results: keywords:"lobbying restrictions"

H. R. 7969 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the period during which a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying shall begin upon the expiration of the term for which the Member was elected.
April 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:365
H.R. 7969, known as the "Don’t Quit to Lobby Act," proposes changes to the rules about when former Members of Congress can start lobbying. Currently, former Senators must wait two years after leaving office, and House Members must wait one year. This bill suggests that the...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7969 is a bill that says when people finish being members of Congress, they have to wait a while before they can start being lobbyists. The wait time will start after the time they were supposed to serve is over, not when they actually stop working.
H. R. 8176 — To provide for disclosures of certain foreign contributions, and for other purposes.
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April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,233
H.R. 8176, known as the "Fighting Foreign Influence Act," aims to increase transparency and prevent foreign influence in U.S. politics and elections. The bill requires certain tax-exempt organizations to disclose foreign contributions exceeding $50,000. It also prohibits former members of...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8176 is a plan to make sure people from other countries aren't secretly trying to change how we vote in America. It says groups have to tell if they get lots of money from other countries and stops certain important people from being secret helpers for foreign places.

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