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HR 4109 103th Congress House

Contingency Fees in Lobbying Prohibition Act

Official title: To prohibit contingency fees in lobbying.

Introduced: May 24, 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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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

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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4109: Contingency Fees in Lobbying Prohibition Act. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4109/
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