§1613 Prohibition on Provision of Gifts or Travel by Registered Lobbyists to Members of Congress and to Congressional Employees

Summary

It bans registered lobbyists, groups that hire lobbyists, and employees listed as lobbyists from giving gifts or paying for travel for a covered legislative branch official if they know the gift or travel would not be allowed under the Rules of the House of Representatives or the Standing Rules of the Senate. It applies to lobbyists who are registered or must register under section 1603(a)(1) of this title; organizations that employ one or more lobbyists and are registered or must register under section 1603(a)(2) of this title; and employees listed or required to be listed as lobbyists under section 1603(b)(6) or 1604(b)(2)(C) of this title.