Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act prohibits former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after.
The Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act, also known as the BLAST Act, amends title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office. The bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to include former Members of Congress in the definition of a lobbyist. It also makes technical and conforming amendments to ensure the prohibition applies to former Senators, Members, and elected officers. The amendments apply to individuals who leave office on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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