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Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2002

Introduced: October 2, 2002 Introduced by: Doggett, Lloyd Democratic · Texas See on congress.gov
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Oct 2, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 2, 2002
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat certain associations or coalitions as political organizations and thus require disclosure of their lobbying activities. Sets forth disclosure requirements, including notice requirements. Exempts certain tax-exempt organizations from such provisions.
What's happening now October 2, 2002

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 8
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Oct 2, 2002
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Oct 2, 2002
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Oct 2, 2002
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 2002
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 2002
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 2002
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 2, 2002
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 2, 2002
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5527: Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2002. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5527/
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"H.R. 5527: Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2002." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-5527/.
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