H.R. 2259 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act
H.R. 2259 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 5, 2009, sponsored by Suzanne Kosmas with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act - Amends the federal criminal code regarding the two-year ban on lobbying contacts by former Senators with any member, officer, or employee of either chamber, or employee of any other legislative office. Imposes the two-year lobbying ban on all former Members of Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Suzanne Kosmas (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 12, 2009)
More bills from Suzanne Kosmas in the 111th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 1472: Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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