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House bill · H.R. 9822 (119th Congress)

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from lobbying Members, officers, or employees of Congress, and for other purposes.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Tony Wied (U.S. Representative, WI-8, Republican)

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Summary

This bill would extend the post-employment lobbying restriction on former Senators from 2 years to 10 years, and would extend the corresponding restriction period for former Members and officers of the House of Representatives beyond its current 1 year.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives.

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Full history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Introduced

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  3. Jul 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

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