Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act

Summary

Public Disclosure of Lobbying Act - Requires each lobbyist, within 15 days of becoming a lobbyist, to file a notice of representation with the Federal Election 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. Requires GS-15 and above employees of the executive branch to maintain records of communications 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 questions 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. Directs the Commission to perform specified tasks, including: (1) the development and furnishing to lobbyists of forms required to be filed under this Act; (2) the development of forms for the filing of records of outside contacts by executive branch employees; and (3) the preparation of 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. Repeals the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1977

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