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Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025

January 16, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Jan 16, 2025

Lead sponsor

Harriet Hageman

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill seeks to change the legal requirements for how long former government officials must wait before they can work as lobbyists, which affects the career paths of federal employees and the influence of lobbying firms.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal government officials

The bill would impose new restrictions on their ability to transition into lobbying roles after leaving government service.

Lobbying firms

The bill would change the eligibility requirements for hiring former government officials.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes new restrictions on the transition of government officials into lobbying roles. It has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The bill is titled the 'Regulatory Cooling Off Act of 2025'.
The bill is currently designated as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
The bill has been formally referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The bill proposes new 'cooling off' periods for government officials transitioning into lobbying, though specific timeframes are not detailed in the current summary.

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Legislative focus on ethics

The introduction of this bill signals a continued legislative focus on the 'revolving door' between government service and private lobbying.

House Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

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Analysis Score

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Controversy50
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