Regulation of Lobby Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Regulation of Lobby-Act of 1979 - Requires organizations which expend more than $5,000 per quarter year for lobbying purposes to register with the Comptroller General and to update annually such registration. Requires the identification of any such person retained for such lobbying purposes. Requires such organization to file quarterly reports concerning such lobbying activities including: (1) a listing of total lobbying expenditures including each expenditure over $35 made to or for the benefit of any Federal officer, congressional employee, or Member of Congress; (2) a listing of the issues for which such an organization has lobbied; and (3) known business contracts with the person whom such organization is attempting to influence. Requires the Comptroller General to make copies of each registration and report required by this Act available for public inspection and copying. Directs the Comptroller General, upon petition of any individual or organization, to withhold from publication information which may reasonably be expected to lead to the harassment of any individual or organization or lead to threats or reprisals against any individual or organization. Makes it the duty of t…