1977 Congressional Hearings on Lobbying Regulation
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These hearings represent the legislative effort to establish federal standards for how lobbyists disclose their activities and interactions with government officials.
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Lobbyists
The proposed legislation aimed to establish new regulatory requirements for their professional activities.
Members of Congress
The legislation would change the rules regarding their interactions with lobbyists and disclosure requirements.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations held hearings on April 4 and 6, 1977.
- The hearings focused on three specific bills: H.R. 1180, H.R. 5578, and H.R. 5795.
- The purpose of the legislation was to regulate lobbying and related activities at the federal level.
- The hearings took place during the first session of the Ninety-fifth Congress.
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These hearings represent the legislative effort to establish federal standards for how lobbyists disclose their activities and interactions with government officials.
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