Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act

Summary

Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act-Defines "lobbying" and other terms used in this Act. Requires each lobbyist, within 15 days of becoming a lobbyist, to file a notice of representation with the Federal Edection Commission. Sets forth minimum elements to be contained in such notice. Enumerates those persons required to maintain records of lobbying activities. Sets forth the required form and content of reports to be made to the commission containing such records. Requires GS-15 and above employees of the executive branch to maintain records of communucations received from outside parties expressing opinions or containing information with respect to the policy making process. Directs each executive agency to make such records available for public inspection. Enumerates the powers of the Commission, including the powers: (1) to require any person to submit in writing such reports and answers to question as the Commission may prescribe: and (2) to initiate, prosecute, defend, or appeal any civil or criminal action in the name of the Commission for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act through its General Counsel. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Commission to perform specified tasks, including; (1) to develop and furnish to lobbyists forms required to be filed under this Act: (2) to develop forms for the filing of records of outside contacts by executive branch employees; and (3) to prepare a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of bookkeeping and reporting, filing coding, and cross-indexing. Sets forth criminal penalties for violation of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 September 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1474 (Part 1).

   Source: Committee

5. 2 September 1976

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1474 (Part 1).

   Source: Committee

6. 28 September 1976

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #838 (307-34).

   Source: Floor

7. 28 September 1976

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #838 (307-34).

   Source: Floor

8. 28 September 1976

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 29 September 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 28 September 1976

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 January 1975

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Sponsors

• Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] · D · Cosponsor
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