Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Lobbying Disclosure Act - Title I: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - Requires lobbyists, as defined by this Act, to file with the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Commission a notice of representation stating the identity of the lobbyist, the financial terms of his employment, and a description of the decisions with which the lobbyist will be engaged. Requires lobbyists to maintain and preserve records, to be available to the Commission for inspection, showing of the lobbyist's total income, the source of such income, and expenditures made by the lobbyist in furtherance of lobbying activities. Requires lobbyists to file quarterly reports with the Commission containing the above information. Authorizes the imposition of criminal penalties upon persons who knowingly violate the requirements of this Act. Title II: Federal Lobbying Disclosure Commission - Establishes the Federal Lobbying Disclosure Commission. Sets forth membership qualifications and terms. Makes it the duty of the Commission to administer, seek to obtain compliance with, and formulate policy with respect to this Act. Directs the Commission to render advisory opinions concerning the requirements of this Act upon w…