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HR 4108 103th Congress House

Lobbying Anti Contingency Fee Act of 1994

Official title: To prohibit contingency fees in lobbying.

Introduced: March 22, 1994 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
May 24, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Mar 22, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 22, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 24, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lobbying Anti Contingency Fee Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit a person from making, on behalf of any person other than the United States, an oral or written communication to a Government entity with the intent to influence such entity with respect to the taking of legislative action by the Congress or its committees or the making or denial of an award, a grant, financial assistance, or a contract by a Government entity. Sets forth criminal penalties for violations. Allows the Attorney General to bring suit in a U.S. district court for enforcement. Establishes a six-year statute of limitations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4108: Lobbying Anti Contingency Fee Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4108/
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