Lobby Gift Ban Act of 2005

Summary

Lobby Gift Ban Act of 2005 - Prohibits a registered lobbyist from knowingly making a gift to a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of Congress, with the exception of certain: (1) lawful political fundraising activities; (2) gifts from relatives; (3) employee benefits; (4) informational materials; (5) items of nominal value; (6) gifts on a personal basis, under specified circumstances; (7) outside business or employment activities provided to his or her spouse; (8) opportunities and benefits unrelated to congressional employment; and (9) foods or refreshments of nominal value offered other than as part of a meal. Considers a gift to a family member of a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of Congress, or a gift to any other individual based on that individual's relationship with the Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee, to be a prohibited gift if it was given because of the individual's official position. Imposes a civil fine of $50,000 for violation of this Act, depending on the extent and gravity of the violation. Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from accepting a gift from a registered lobbyist prohibited by this Act.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 23 August 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 30 June 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 June 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
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