H.R.2316 - Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

To provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: To provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 as reported to house.

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07/18/07
Democratic Plan to Ping-Pong Lobbying Bill Draws GOP Ire

The Senate passed its version of the bill ( S1 ) in January and the House passed a lobbying bill ( HR 2316 ) in May. “They need to be careful about that ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
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07/12/07
Pelosi's celebrated 'swamp' still needs to be drained

So far, no conference members have been appointed by the Senate to work out differences between the House lobbying measure, HR 2316, and Senate Bill 1. ...

Source: Corpus Christi Caller Times, TX
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06/05/07
Law Firms Expecting Relief on Provision Threatening Some Lobbying ...

The House passed its version of the lobbying bill (HR 2316) on May 24; the Senate passed its bill (S 1) in January. House and Senate leaders say they want ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
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05/30/07
Foreign Lobbying Database Up and Running

The House-passed version (HR 2316) has no similar language. “Today the American public won a small victory,” said Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, sponsor of an ...

Source: Congressional Quarterly, DC
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05/29/07
Foreign Lobbying Database Up and Running

The House-passed version (HR 2316) has no similar language. “Today the American public won a small victory,” said Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, sponsor of an ...

Source: New York Times, NY
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05/29/07
Foreign Lobbying Database Up and Running

The House-passed version (HR 2316) has no similar language. “Today the American public won a small victory,” said Rep. Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, sponsor of an ...

Source: CQPolitics.com, DC
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05/28/07
House Eliminates Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Loophole

... the motion to close the taxpayer-funded lobbying gift-ban loophole, otherwise known as the “university loophole,” in their lobbying reform bill, HR 2316 ...

Source: Hawaii Reporter, HI
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05/27/07
Congressmen With Something to Hide?

One is HR 2316, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, which provides more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement ...

Source: The Conservative Voice, NC
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05/24/07
Stiffer lobbyist rules approved by House

Lawmakers would be prohibited from pressuring lobbying firms to hire employees based on political affiliations. • The bills are HR 2316 and 2317. Rep. ...

Source: Bryan College Station Eagle, TX
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05/24/07
Barrett Vows Ethics Reform

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Gresham Barrett (SC, 03) voted in favor of ethics reform today by supporting HR 2316 The Honest Leadership and Open Government ...

Source: Campaigns & Elections (press release)
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05/17/07
House Judiciary Committee Votes on Meehan Grassroots Bill, 'Main ...

... (D-MI) deserves praise for his committee's rejection of the Meehan grassroots amendment to the comprehensive House lobbying reform bill, HR 2316. ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release), NY
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05/16/07
KLA: House Considers Expanding Markets For Local Processors

HR 2316 would lift this restriction. If approved, beef producers supplying small local processing plants could reach a broader market with branded beef ...

Source: CattleNetwork.com, KS
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