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Contingency Fees in Lobbying Prohibition Act

Introduced: March 22, 1994 Introduced by: Schumer, Charles E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Contingency Fees in Lobbying Prohibition Act - Prohibits as of March 1, 1994, 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. Allows a person who paid a contingent fee or other compensation charged in violation of this Act to bring suit in a district court to recover such amounts. Establishes a six-year statute of limitations.

What's happening now May 24, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

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