To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 8173 from the 118th Congress, proposes an amendment to Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit former Members of Congress from engaging in lobbying contacts. The bill aims to restrict lobbying activities by former legislators, potentially to address concerns about influence and revolving door practices. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary but has since failed or expired. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis.
H.R. 8173 sought to ban former Members of Congress from lobbying but did not advance beyond committee referral and has expired.
- The bill intends to amend federal criminal law (Title 18, U.S. Code) to prohibit lobbying contacts by former Members of Congress.
- The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Judiciary Committee on April 30, 2024.
- The bill's status is listed as failed or expired, indicating it did not pass into law during the 118th Congress.
['Potentially the general public, by aiming to reduce lobbying influence from former legislators.', 'Government ethics and oversight bodies, through clearer legal restrictions on lobbying.', 'Current Members of Congress, by establishing post-service conduct rules.']
['Lack of available full text limits understanding of enforcement mechanisms and definitions.', 'Implementation challenges could arise in monitoring and enforcing the lobbying prohibition.', "Potential legal and constitutional questions about restricting former Members' activities.", 'No information on funding or oversight provisions to support enforcement.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Judiciary Committee. It addresses the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement, specifically focusing on lobbying regulations related to former Members of Congress. The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without passage.
Hidden impact flags detected: 2
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['Could influence lobbying industry practices by limiting access to former legislators.', 'May affect career planning and post-service employment options for Members of Congress.', 'Potentially increases public trust if perceived as reducing revolving door lobbying.']
The lack of a full bill text and official summary limits transparency and comprehensive analysis. Tracking enforcement provisions and oversight mechanisms is critical for assessing the bill's practical impact. Monitoring the bill's legislative progress and any related proposals is important for understanding evolving lobbying regulations.
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