Former Senators and House members could never lobby Congress for clients after leaving office. Some senior staff would face a 6-year waiting period. Large lobbying firms would also have to report more information in a public online database.
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Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 1850: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects former members of Congress, senior congressional staff, lobbyists, foreign agents, lobbying firms, and congressional offices that hire staff. It would change what jobs some former officials can take, what firms must report, and who congressional offices can hire after certain lobbying contacts.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it targets the path from Congress to paid lobbying. That path can raise concerns that public officials may use public service to build private influence. The bill could make lobbying more transparent and limit some job moves after government service. It could also make hiring harder for congressional offices and lobbying firms that rely on people with government experience.
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