How HR 9693 changes current law

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The bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act to enhance registration and reporting requirements for lobbyists by adding unique identification numbers and requiring disclosure of strategic lobbying services.

• 2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(3)

  and → and

  This change allows for additional information to be added to the requirements for the filing and coding system.

• 2 U.S.C. 1605(a)(3)

  ; → ; and (C) a system that assigns an identification number for each lobbyist for whom a registration or report is filed under this Act, each client of such a lobbyist, and each provider of strategic lobbying services on behalf of such client;

  This amendment establishes a system for assigning unique identification numbers to lobbyists, their clients, and providers of strategic lobbying services.

• 2 U.S.C. 1603(b)(1)

  name, → name, unique identification number (if available at the time of registration),

  This change requires lobbyists to include their unique identification number in their registration statements if available.

• 2 U.S.C. 1603(b)(2)

  name, → name, unique identification number (if available at the time of registration),

  This change requires clients' unique identification numbers to be included in registration statements.

• 2 U.S.C. 1603(b)(6)

  the name → the name and unique identification number (if available at the time of registration)

  This change means that lobbyists must now provide their unique identification number in the registration statements.

• 2 U.S.C. 1604(b)(1)

  the name of the registrant, the name of the client → the name and unique identification number of the registrant, the name and unique identification number of the client

  This change requires the inclusion of unique identification numbers of lobbyists and clients in quarterly reports.

• 2 U.S.C. 1604(b)(2)(C)

  a list of the employees → a list of the names and unique identification numbers of the employees

  This change mandates that lobbyists include unique identification numbers for each employee in their reports.

• 2 U.S.C. 1603(b)(6)

  expects to act as a lobbyist on behalf of the client and → expects to act as a lobbyist on behalf of the client, or who has been or who the registrant expects to be a provider of strategic lobbying services on behalf of the client, and

  This change expands the information required in registration statements to include those providing strategic lobbying services.

• 2 U.S.C. 1604(b)(2)

  and → and

  This adds to the section, enabling the inclusion of additional reporting information.

• 2 U.S.C. 1604(b)(2)

  and their clients → and their clients and providers of strategic lobbying services

  This extends the reporting requirements to include providers of strategic lobbying services.

• 2 U.S.C. 1602

  the name of any individual employed → the name of any individual employed by such person who supervised the provision of such services, and, if the individual served as a covered executive branch official or a covered legislative branch official in the previous 20 years, a statement describing the position in which such individual served; and

  This change adds to the definition of strategic lobbying services, specifying what must be disclosed regarding individuals involved.

• 2 U.S.C. 1605(a)

  the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia → the Attorney General

  This change updates the enforcement reference from the local U.S. Attorney to the Attorney General.

• 2 U.S.C. 1605(b)(1)

  by case, any sentences imposed, except that such report shall not include the names of individuals, or personally identifiable information, that is not already a matter of public record → by case and by the name of the individual and (if applicable) the lobbying firm involved, any sentences imposed

  This amendment enhances the transparency of enforcement reports by requiring the inclusion of names of individuals involved.

• 2 U.S.C. 1605(c)

  Recommendations To Promote Enforcement and Compliance.--The Attorney General, at any time, may make recommendations to Congress on steps to promote the enforcement of and compliance with this Act, including recommendations regarding the Attorney General's need for resources to carry out the enforcement of this Act.

  This new section allows the Attorney General to advise Congress on improving enforcement and compliance measures.