United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

S 4524 — BLAST Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits former Congress members from lobbying after leaving office.

This bill seeks to amend U.S. law to prevent former members of Congress and elected officers from engaging in lobbying activities after they leave their positions. It applies to any individual who exits office following the enactment of the law.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill prohibits former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 207(e)

    Paragraph (1) → (1) Members and elected officers of congress.--Any person who is a Senator, a Member of the House of Representatives, or an elected officer of the Senate or the House of Representatives and who, after that person leaves office-- (A) registers as a lobbyist under section 4 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603), or (B) 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 Congress, on behalf of any other person (except the United States) in connection with any matter on which the former Senator, Member, or elected official 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.

    This change expressly prohibits former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress after leaving office.

  • 2 U.S.C. § 1602(10)

    'lobbyist' means any → 'lobbyist'-- (A) means any

    This change alters the definition of 'lobbyist' to clarify that it includes former Members of Congress who engage in lobbying activities.

  • 2 U.S.C. § 1602(10)

    . → ; and

    This change continues the definition for additional specifications of who qualifies as a lobbyist.

  • 2 U.S.C. § 1602(10)

    (B) includes any former Member of Congress who is employed or retained by a client for financial or other compensation-- (i) for services that include making 1 or more lobbying contacts; or (ii) to engage in lobbying activities that do not include making lobbying contacts.

    This addition ensures that former Members of Congress are explicitly included within the lobbying definition when compensated for lobbying activities.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 207(e)(2)

    Officers and staff → Staff

    This change modifies the heading for clarity by removing 'Officers and' from it.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 207(e)(2)

    an elected officer of the Senate, or

    This change removes the specific mention of elected officers of the Senate, likely for consistency or conciseness.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 207(e)(2)

    office or

    This change removes the phrase 'office or', streamlining the language.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 207(e)(2)

    former elected officer or

    This change removes redundant language regarding former elected officials, focusing on current terminologies and definitions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4524?
S 4524 is sponsored by Warren, Elizabeth (Democratic) and Scott, Rick (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4524?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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