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- H.R.796
H.R.796: Drain the Swamp Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Drain the Swamp Act of 2017 This bill increases the ban on certain former executive branch officials, Members of Congress, and legislative staff within five years of termination of employment to knowingly make, with the intent to influence, any communication or appearance before an officer or employee of the executive branch, a Member of Congress or their staff, or any other legislative office on behalf of any other person (except the United...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 2, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Administration
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) |