Former members of Congress could never be paid to lobby Congress. Some senior staff would have to wait 6 years before lobbying, and large lobbying firms would have to report more information publicly.
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Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 3554: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects former members of Congress, senior congressional staff, registered lobbyists, foreign agents, congressional offices, committees, and large lobbying firms. Former lawmakers would lose the option to do paid lobbying of Congress. Senior staff and recent lobbyists would face longer limits before moving between Congress and lobbying-related work. Large lobbying firms would have more public reporting duties.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change what former lawmakers, senior staff, and lobbyists can do after leaving or entering Congress. Today, some officials can move into lobbying after a waiting period. This bill would make that path much narrower, especially for former members of Congress. It would also make more lobbying information easier for the public and law enforcement to review.
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