HR 7782 United States House · 117th Congress

Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act

Summary

Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act This bill places limits on certain activities of Members and elected officers of Congress. The bill imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Senator (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban). Additionally, certain benefits and services are eliminated for former Members of the House (e.g., access to the House chamber, the Member's Dining Room, or parking spaces) unless the benefits or services are made available to the public.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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May 2022

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Introduced May 16, 2022 Last action Nov 1, 2022

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Nov 1, 2022

House · Referred to committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

May 16, 2022

House · Referred to committee

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 16, 2022

House · Introduced

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