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115-hr-4187115th Congress

BLAST Act

Sponsored By: Representative Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]

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Summary

Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust Act or the BLAST Act This bill permanently prohibits former Members of Congress from lobbying any current Member, officer, or employee of Congress on behalf of any other person. Under current law, a former Senator is prohibited from lobbying Members for two years after leaving office; a former Member of the House of Representatives is prohibited from lobbying Members for one year after leaving office.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]

IN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 11/6/2017

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