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H.R.484: DRAIN the SWAMP Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 6, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2017
Bill Summary
Deter Revolving-door Appointments in our Nation; Stop Washington Appointees from becoming Manipulative Petitioners Act or the DRAIN the SWAMP Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise post-employment lobbying restrictions on senior executive branch officials and employees. Specifically, it imposes a five-year ban on communications by a former political appointee with the intent to influence officers or employees at their former...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 12, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.) |