Former members of Congress could no longer lobby Congress after leaving office. The ban would apply for life, but only to people who leave office after the bill becomes law.
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BLAST Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.R. 9130: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who serve in Congress or hold elected officer roles in the House or Senate and leave office after the bill becomes law. It would sharply limit their ability to take paid work that involves influencing Congress. Lobbying firms, companies, advocacy groups, and other clients could also be affected because they could not use those former officials to lobby Congress. People who left Congress before the bill becomes law would not be directly covered by the new lifetime ban.
Why this matters: Former members often have strong ties inside Congress, and this bill would limit how they can use those ties for paid influence work. Supporters may see that as a way to reduce the revolving door between public office and lobbying. Critics may see it as too broad because it limits future jobs for people who served in Congress. The bill could change lobbying practices, but it does not say how much it would change policy results or public trust.
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