HR 69
Freedom to Petition the Government Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:58 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Freedom to Petition the Government Act, aims to simplify the process for outside nonprofit organizations to meet with federal officials in Washington, D.C. Currently, these organizations often need to register as businesses in D.C. before holding meetings on federal property. The bill changes D.C. law to treat these meetings as not constituting ‘doing business’ in the District, removing the registration requirement for qualifying nonprofits. This would allow for more open communication between these groups and government representatives.
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