Retirement Forfeiture for Members of Congress Turned Foreign Lobbyists Act
This bill prohibits former Members of Congress or senior congressional staff from receiving certain federal benefits if they later become registered lobbyists representing foreign governments. Specifically, it bars eligibility for retirement payments (including Thrift Savings Plan benefits), health benefits, and life insurance during any month they are employed as foreign lobbyists. The restriction applies to individuals who become former lawmakers or senior staff after the bill's enactment and are actively compensated for lobbying foreign principals. It does not affect lump-sum payments or nonforfeitable retirement account balances already earned.
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Introduced Apr 6, 2023
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
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Bill Posey
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