S 4524
BLAST Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 24, 2026, 12:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act (BLAST Act), aims to prevent former members of Congress and their elected staff from lobbying the legislative branch after they leave office. It expands the definition of a ‘lobbyist’ to include former congressional staff employed by clients for lobbying-related work. The bill prohibits former officials from registering as lobbyists or making communications intended to influence Congress on matters related to their previous official duties. The changes will apply to individuals who leave office on or after the bill’s enactment.
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