US HB2259 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 5 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act - Amends the federal criminal code regarding the two-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Senators with any member, officer, or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office. Imposes the two-year lobbying ban on all former Members of Congress. Continues the one-year ban, as under current law, on lobbying contacts by former elected officers of the House of Representatives with any House Member, officer, or employee.
Title
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Bobby Bright [D-AL] | Rep. Deborah Halvorson [D-IL] | Rep. Suzanne Kosmas [D-FL] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] |
| Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D-NH] | Rep. Betty Sutton [D-OH] | Rep. Harry Teague [D-NM] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
| 2009-05-05 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Same As/Similar To
SB3272 (Related) 2010-04-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Subjects
Congressional officers and employees
Crime and law enforcement
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying
Senate
Crime and law enforcement
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying
Senate
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/2259/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr2259/BILLS-111hr2259ih.pdf |
