H.R. 4682 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2006
H.R. 4682 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 1, 2006, sponsored by Nancy Pelosi with 162 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 162
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2006 - Extends from one to two years the lobbying ban for former senior executive personnel, former Members of Congress, and legislative branch officers and employees. Denies floor privileges to any former Members and House officers if he or she is a registered lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 161 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Government Reform, Standards of Official Conduct, Armed Services, and House Administration, for a period to be s (Feb 1, 2006)
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Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Armed Services Committee
- Ethics Committee
More
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