H.R. 2259 · 111th Congress
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Suzanne Kosmas
- Introduced
- 2009-05-05
- Latest action
- 2009-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act - Amends the federal criminal code regarding the two-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Senators with any member, officer, or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office.
Imposes the two-year lobbying ban on all former Members of Congress.
Continues the one-year ban, as under current law, on lobbying contacts by former elected officers of the House of Representatives with any House Member, officer, or employee.