House Bill 7782
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7782
Congress
117
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
May 16, 2022
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/16/2022
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.
05/16/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:55 PM