Warren, Rick Scott introduce bill to ban former members of Congress from lobbying
Key takeaways
- Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a close President Trump ally, have teamed up to introduce a bill to impose a lifetime lobbying ban on members of Congress.
- The legislation would prohibit former members of the Senate and House from working as registered lobbyists or engaging in any activity that would require them to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
- The measure would also prohibit former members of Congress from making lobbying contacts, regardless of their registration status.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and conservative Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a close President Trump ally, have teamed up to introduce a bill to impose a lifetime lobbying ban on members of Congress.
The legislation would prohibit former members of the Senate and House from working as registered lobbyists or engaging in any activity that would require them to register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. This would apply to lobbying Congress and the executive branch.
The measure would also prohibit former members of Congress from making lobbying contacts, regardless of their registration status. This would include communicating with or appearing before members of Congress, congressional staff and legislative offices.