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Former Members of Congress (Senators, House Representatives, and elected officers of Congress) would be most directly affected, as they would face a lifetime ban on lobbying the legislative branch after leaving office. This means they could not use their connections to influence former colleagues on behalf of clients.
High-level Congressional staff would also be significantly impacted, as the "cooling-off" period before they can lobby Congress would extend from one year to six years. Lobbyists and agents of foreign principals would face new restrictions on being hired by congressional offices they previously lobbied, potentially closing a direct path from lobbying to working on Capitol Hill for certain individuals. Lobbying firms that employ more than three registered lobbyists would have new reporting requirements, needing to disclose when they hire former Members of Congress or senior congressional staff. The general public and watchdog groups would benefit from increased transparency through the new "lobbyists.gov" website, making it easier to track who is lobbying and who works for lobbying entities.
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Former Members of Congress (Senators, House Representatives, and elected officers of Congress) would be most directly affected, as they would face a lifetime ban on lobbying the legislative branch after leaving office. This means they could not use their connections to influence former colleagues on behalf of clients.
High-level Congressional staff would also be significantly impacted, as the "cooling-off" period before they can lobby Congress would extend from one year to six years. Lobbyists and agents of foreign principals would face new restrictions on being hired by congressional offices they previously lobbied, potentially closing a direct path from lobbying to working on Capitol Hill for certain individuals. Lobbying firms that employ more than three registered lobbyists would have new reporting requirements, needing to disclose when they hire former Members of Congress or senior congressional staff. The general public and watchdog groups would benefit from increased transparency through the new "lobbyists.gov" website, making it easier to track who is lobbying and who works for lobbying entities.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | To carry out the establishment and maintenance of the joint lobbyist disclosure internet database ("lobbyists.gov"). | discretionary | Fiscal year 2026 |
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| TYPE | AMOUNT | WHO |
|---|---|---|
| criminal | As provided in section 216 of title 18, United States Code (fines, imprisonment up to 5 years, or both). | Former Senators, Members of the House of Representatives, or elected officers of the Senate or House who violate the lifetime lobbying ban. |
| civil | Up to $500,000 (increased from $200,000). | Persons or entities who violate the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. |