Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

S. 1 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Harry Reid with 17 co-sponsors. Congress held 21 roll call votes on it.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 4, 2007
Co-sponsors: 17
Policy area: Congress
Public law: Public Law 110-81

What it does

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 - Title I: Closing the Revolving Door - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal criminal code to extend from one to two years the ban on lobbying contacts by former: (1) very senior executive personnel with any Member, officer, or employee of the entity in which such person served before his or her tenure terminated; and (2) Senators with any Member, officer or employee of either chamber…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harry Reid (D-NV). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats, 4 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 4, 2007
Passed the SenateJan 18, 2007
Passed the HouseJul 31, 2007
Sent to the PresidentSep 4, 2007
Became lawSep 14, 2007

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-81. (Sep 14, 2007)

How Congress voted

On the Motion
Senate · Aug 2, 2007 · Motion Agreed to83–14
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Aug 2, 2007 · Cloture Motion Agreed to80–17
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 31, 2007 · Passed411–8
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jan 18, 2007 · Bill Passed96–2

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to establish criminal penalties for knowingly and willfully…Senate · Jan 10, 2007
To modify the application of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to Indian tribes.Senate · Jan 10, 2007
to prohibit authorized committees and leadership PACs from employing the spouse or immediate family members…Senate · Jan 10, 2007
To strengthen earmark reform.Senate · Jan 11, 2007
To prevent government shutdowns.Senate · Jan 11, 2007
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.Senate · Jan 11, 2007
To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of…Senate · Jan 12, 2007
To increase the penalty for failure to comply with lobbying disclosure requirements.Senate · Jan 12, 2007
To strengthen earmark reform.Senate · Jan 16, 2007
To strengthen earmark reform.Senate · Jan 16, 2007
To strengthen the gift and travel bans.Senate · Jan 16, 2007
To prohibit lobbyists and entities that retain or employ lobbyists from throwing lavish parties honoring…Senate · Jan 17, 2007
To permit travel hosted by preapproved 501(c)(3) organizations.Senate · Jan 17, 2007
To strengthen the gift and travel bans.Senate · Jan 17, 2007
In the nature of a substitute.Senate · Jan 17, 2007
To strike a provision relating to paid efforts to stimulate grassroots lobbying.Senate · Jan 18, 2007
To establish a Senate Office of Public Integrity.Senate · Jan 18, 2007
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.Senate · Jan 18, 2007
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007House · Jul 31, 2007
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.Senate · Aug 2, 2007
A bill to provide greater transparency in the legislative process.Senate · Aug 2, 2007

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