S.1850

The bill aims to restrict lobbying activities by former Members of Congress and enhance penalties for violations.

The Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025 imposes a lifetime ban on Members of Congress from lobbying after they leave office. It prohibits registered lobbyists or agents of foreign principals from being hired by Members of Congress within six years of leaving their positions if they had substantial lobbying contacts. The bill also mandates that substantial lobbying entities report annually to Congress about their employees who are former Senators, Members of Congress, or covered legislative branch officials.