In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Lobbying Disclosure Act so that people who give legislative, political or strategic advice that supports lobbying are treated as lobbyists themselves. It also cuts the exemption level for when someone must register from 20% of contacts to 10%, meaning more advisers will have to file disclosures. The goal is to close reporting gaps that let some influencers avoid transparency.
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