H.R.2339 - Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act

To create a Lobbying Disclosure Act Task Force, and to make certain modifications to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act as introduced.
  • Official: To create a Lobbying Disclosure Act Task Force, and to make certain modifications to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. as introduced.

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6/23/2011--Introduced.Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act - Requires the Attorney General to establish the Lobbying Disclosure Act Enforcement Task Force. Grants such Task Force primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting each case referred to the Attorney General under the Lo

Official Summary

6/23/2011--Introduced.Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act - Requires the Attorney General to establish the Lobbying Disclosure Act Enforcement Task Force. Grants such Task Force primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting each case referred to the Attorney General under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. Requires such Task Force to:
(1) collect and disseminate information on the enforcement of such Act;
(2) audit at least annually the extent of compliance with such Act; and
(3) establish, publicize, and operate a toll-free telephone hotline for members of the public to report noncompliance with lobbyist disclosure requirements. Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to:
(1) require notifications of noncompliance of lobbyist diclosure requirements to the Attorney General (instead of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia);
(2) amend the definition of "lobbyist" under such Act to eliminate the exemption from such Act of certain lobbyists who work for a client on a part-time basis;
(3) require lobbyists to register with the Senate and House of Representatives within 5 days after a lobbying contact (currently, 45 days); and
(4) expand disclosure requirements relating to contacts with executive and legislative branch officials and political contributions.

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The Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act (HR 2339) would enhance the disclosure obligations of registered lobbyists and any person or entity that engages in lobbying contacts. Sponsored by Reps. Quigley (D-IL) and Polis (D-CO), HR 2339 makes several ...

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