Block the Revolving Door Act

The "Block the Revolving Door Act" (HR 8696) imposes a two-year ban on lobbying by former federal officials after they leave government positions. It affects former executive branch employees (including those at high pay levels like Executive Schedule I/II roles) and former congressional staff (Members, Senate/House employees, and other legislative branch officials). The ban prohibits them from lobbying the executive branch or Congress for two years to influence official actions, replacing the previous one-year limit for most roles. This eliminates a separate two-year restriction for senior executive officials, creating a uniform two-year rule across all covered positions.