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- H.R.97
H.R.97: To amend section 207 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit Members of Congress after leaving office from representing foreign governments before the United States Government.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit a Member of Congress, after leaving office, from representing a foreign government before any officer or employee of a U.S. department or agency, or aiding or advising such government, with the intent to influence a decision of such officer or employee in carrying out official duties.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.) |