H.R. 484 - DRAIN the SWAMP Act
- Sponsor:
- Peter A. DeFazio
- Summary:
- To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to restrict the lobbying activities of former political appointees, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
DRAIN the SWAMP Act
H.R. 484 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)
- Summary
- To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to restrict the lobbying activities of former political appointees, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 and the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to restrict the lobbying activities of former political appointees, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Deter Revolving-door Appointments In our Nation; Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners Act
- Deter Revolving-door Appointments In our Nation; Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners Act
- DRAIN the SWAMP Act
- DRAIN the SWAMP Act
- Sponsor
- Peter A. DeFazio
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Crime and law enforcement
- Federal officials
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Licensing and registrations
- Public participation and lobbying
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 1/12/2017 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 1/12/2017 1/12/2017 Introduced in House 1/12/2017 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. 2/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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Total contributions given to House members from Consumer groups, which…
support this bill
Consumer groups | $20,500 |
$20,500 |
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org