Lobbying and Ethics Reform
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Special Interest Lobbying and Ethics Accountability Act | The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act | The Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2005 | H.Res.131 | Related Statements
Like you, I am concerned about the integrity of our government. Recent scandals have created an ethical cloud over Congress and the Executive Branch while focusing attention on the relationships between lobbyists and lawmakers. This page contains information about my work to ensure that Congress continues to be the People’s House, not the Auction House, and my efforts to enact new measures to clean up both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
On May 17, 2005, Congressman Marty Meehan of Massachusetts and I introduced H.R. 2412, the Special Interest Lobbying and Ethics Accountability Act of 2005. This legislation would:
Text of Legislation - H.R. 2412
On February 1, 2006, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi introduced H.R. 4682, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2006. I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which would:
- Toughen Public Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
- Establish a New Office of Public Integrity
- Promote Open Government
- Limit Gifts and Travel
- And much more
Please click here for more details on the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act
Text of Legislation - H.R. 4682
On May 25, 2005, I signed on as a co-sponsor to H.R. 1302, the Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act, a bill to require greater disclosure of lobbying activities by certain coalitions and associations.
Text of Legislation - H.R. 1302
On March 14, 2005, I signed on as a co-sponsor to H.Res.131, a resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, commonly known as the Ethics Committee. H.Res.131 would strengthen the Ethics Committee’s ability to investigate possible instances of wrongdoing.
Text of Legislation - H.R. 131
Press Releases
- 9/19/2006 - Emanuel, Meehan Urge Boehner to Bring Ethics and Lobbying Reform to Floor
- 9/12/2006 - Emanuel, Van Hollen Announce Real Earmark Reform
- 5/3/2006 - Emanuel, Meehan Issue Second Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules
- 4/28/2006 - Emanuel, Meehan Call on Hastert, Boehner for Immediate Reform of House Ethics Rules
- 1/5/2006 - Reps. Meehan and Emanuel and Sen. Feingold: The Time is Now for Real Lobbying and Ethics Reform
- 11/26/2005 - Feingold, Emanuel Call for Immediate Lobby Reform Legislation
Speeches and Statements
- 3/3/2006 - Emanuel, Meehan Call Senate Vote “Toothless Reform”
- 1/8/2006 - Statement by Congressman Emanuel on Lobbying and Ethics Reform in the House
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