Who must register to lobby with the federal government?
Organizations that employ lobbyists in house must register with Congress if their lobbying expenditures exceed $24,500 during a six-month period. Lobbying firms must file a separate registration — at least 45 days after first contact — for each client whose lobbying billings exceed $6,000 for a six-month period. Can a former member of Congress, legislative staff or senior executive branch staff lobby on the Hill (revolving door)? Government ethics law prohibits former members of Congress, senior legislative staff and senior executive branch staff from lobbying their former department or agency for one year after leaving government. These officials must report their past positions on their lobbying registration forms for the first two years after leaving government. Former members of Congress retain access to the members-only dining facilities, gymnasiums, cloakrooms and the chamber floorsÂareas not accessible to others. According to a Center for Public Integrity report, more than 2,2
