To limit the access of lobbyists to the Hall of the House, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends rule XXXII (admission to the floor) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to replace provisions entitling ex-Members of the House to the privilege of admission to the Hall of the House and rooms leading thereto if they are not in the employ of, or do not represent, any party or organization for the purpose of influencing action on pending legislation with provisions denying admission to any registered lobbyist except an ex-Member to attend ceremonial functions attended by other ex-Members.

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Timeline

1. 18 September 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 September 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 September 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 18 September 1997 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 18 September 1997

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• NITA LOWEY · D · Sponsor
• Diana DeGette · D · Sponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• BOBBY RUSH · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5] · D · Sponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Sponsor
• GENE GREEN · D · Sponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] · D · Cosponsor
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