Bill100th CongressFiled Aug 11, 1988Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2733
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code to prohibit any person who is being compensated for lobbying the Federal government from being paid on a contingency fee basis.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 11, 1988)
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person from lobbying a Federal agency, commission, or court on behalf of anyone other than the United States if compensation for such lobbying is contingent on: (1) passage or defeat of legislation; or (2) securing a Federal grant or contract or other Federal financial assistance. Excepts lobbying to collect a debt or claim owed by the Government.
What just happenedAug 11, 1988
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
4 cosponsors1 D3 R
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- Aug 11, 1988IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 11, 1988IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate