Congressional Gifts Reform Act

Summary

Makes it unlawful for a lobbyist or lobbyist's client to provide to legislative branch officials (Members of Congress and their staff and Committee staff) gifts of travel, entertainment, food, lodging, loans, or any other items of value provided at the expense of the lobbyist or client, except for all such items included in a lobbyist's disclosure report. Outlines: (1) items subject to such disclosure, including certain travel-related expenditures, items motivated by personal friendship, and charitable contributions; (2) requirements for notifying an official that the lobbyist intends to include in a disclosure report an item provided to such official; (3) items excepted from disclosure requirements (including political contributions, items with little intrinsic value, items given to family members and personal friends, and others); and (4) requirements for lobbyist notification to clients of any applicable requirements of this Act. Prohibits the payment by any individual of recreational travel-related expenses of a legislative branch official, unless it is made clear that such payments are made for a nonbusiness purpose and are motivated by a family relationship or personal friendship, and not because of the position of the official. Provides penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the President to report to the Congress on problems arising from the implementation of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 16 March 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 March 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 March 1994

   Reported

   Ordered, that if the Committee on Governmental Affairs has not reported the bill by the close of business April 27, 1994, then the bill be discharged and placed on the calendar.

   Source: Floor

4. 25 March 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4024-4026)

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 26 April 1994

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.

   Source: Calendars

6. 26 April 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 April 1994

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

8. 29 April 1994

   Floor

   By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Apr 26, 94. Report No. 103-255.

   Source: Floor

9. 29 April 1994

   Committee

   By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Apr 26, 94. Report No. 103-255.

   Source: Committee

10. 4 May 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5146-5172)

    Source: Floor

11. 5 May 1994

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5215-5245, S5256-5268, S5270-5289)

    Source: Floor

12. 6 May 1994

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5324-5326, S5328-5344)

    Source: Floor

13. 11 May 1994

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5509-5536)

    Source: Floor

14. 11 May 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-4. Record Vote No: 107.

    Source: Floor

15. 16 May 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

16. 16 May 1994

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

17. 16 May 1994

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed in Senate · 11 May 1994 · Download file
• Reported to Senate · 26 April 1994 · Download file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · 17 March 1994 · Download file
• Introduced in Senate · 16 March 1994 · Download file

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

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• Passed Senate amended

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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