US HB783 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Broadens the scope of lobbying activities that trigger lobbyist registration and disclosure requirements. Specifically, it expands lobbying activities to include legislative, political, and strategic counseling services.
Title
Lobbyist Loophole Closure Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Max Rose [D-NY] | Rep. Gil Cisneros [D-CA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Tom Malinowski [D-NJ] |
| Rep. Jason Crow [D-CO] | Rep. Dean Phillips [D-MN] | Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] |
| Rep. Conor Lamb [D-PA] | Rep. Jared Golden [D-ME] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-05 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2019-01-24 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1 (Related) 2019-03-14 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 39.
HR172 (Similar To) 2019-03-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB1612 (Related) 2019-04-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
SB949 (Related) 2019-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HR172 (Similar To) 2019-03-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HB1612 (Related) 2019-04-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
SB949 (Related) 2019-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Subjects
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government operations and politics
Public participation and lobbying
Government operations and politics
Public participation and lobbying
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/783/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr783/BILLS-116hr783ih.pdf |
