HR 7319 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Lobbying Disclosure Act

Introduced 1977-05-19· Sponsored by Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Lobbying Disclosure Act - Declares that this Act shall apply to organizations making expenditures in excess of a specified amount for the retention of persons engaged in lobbying activities, or employing a certain number of persons who engage in oral lobbying communications. Requires each such organization to register with the Comptroller General. Specifies the content of such registration. Requires each such organization required to register to maintain certain records and reports to be filed in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Comptroller General. Requires each such organization to file reports concerning lobbying activities which describe the issues on which lobbying communications were made and the general position of the organization on the subject matter. Stipulates that such reports shall include an estimate of lobbying expenditures, list of certain gifts made to a Member of Congress or a Member's staff, including dinners and receptions, an identification of persons retained by such organization for lobbying and description of their activities, a description of solicitations made by such organization, and a statement with respect to business contacts by such org…

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