I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 5, 2009 Ms. Kosmas (for herself and Mr. Posey) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the post-employment restrictions for Members of Congress.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop the Revolving Door in Washington Act.

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Post-employment restrictions for Members of Congress

Section 207(e) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1)

Members of congress and elected officers of the House

(A)

Members of Congress

Any person who is a Member of Congress and who, within 2 years after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress or any employee of any other legislative office of the Congress, on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such former Member of Congress seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. (B)

Officers of the House

Any person who is an elected officer of the House of Representatives and who, within 1 year after that person leaves office, knowingly makes, with the intent to influence, any communication to or appearance before any Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives, on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which such former elected officer seeks action by a Member, officer, or employee of either House of Congress, in his or her official capacity, shall be punished as provided in section 216 of this title. .

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Effective date

The amendment made by section 1 shall apply to individuals who leave office or employment to which such amendments apply on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.