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H.R. 390 105th Congress House

To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to increase to 5 years the period during which former Members of Congress may not engage in certain lobbying activities.

Introduced: January 9, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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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Jan 28, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jan 9, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 28, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Increases to five years (currently, one year) after leaving office the period during which former Members of Congress and elected officers are prohibited from engaging in certain lobbying activities.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 390: To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to increase to 5 years the period during which former Members of Congress may not engage in certain lobbying activities.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-390/
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"H.R. 390: To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to increase to 5 years the period during which former Members of Congress may not engage in certain lobbying activities.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-390/.
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H.R. 390, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-390/.
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[H.R. 390: To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to increase to 5 years the period during which former Members of Congress may not engage in certain lobbying activities.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-390/)
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