H.R. 4511 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4511 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2017Mr. Blum introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members of Congress from lobbying Members, officers, or employees of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Golden Parachutes for Public Service Act. 2. Prohibition against lobbying of Congress by former Members (a) Senators Section 207(e)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking within 2 years. (b) Members and Officers of the House of Representatives Section 207(e)(1)(B)(i) of such title is amended by striking within 1 year. 3. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.