United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HR 69 — Freedom to Petition the Government Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

HR 69 aims to improve government oversight and reform processes.

This bill was introduced to enhance government oversight and reform. The goal is to ensure efficiency and accountability in government operations.

Summary

Freedom to Petition the Government ActThis bill allows outside nonprofit organizations to meet with federal officials in the District of Columbia (DC) on federal property without having to register as businesses in DC. Currently, entities that are formed outside of DC, including nonprofit organizations, must generally register with DC before doing business in DC. Under the bill, outside nonprofit organizations may meet with federal government officials at federally leased or owned buildings in DC without having to register.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts certain nonprofit meetings with federal officials from being classified as doing business in D.C., thus avoiding registration requirements.

  • Section 29-105.05(a)

    the period at the end of paragraph (10) → ; and

    This change allows for an additional clause to be added without interruption.

  • Section 29-105.05(a)

    '' → (11) In the case of an entity that is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, holding a meeting with a Member of Congress or another officer, employee, or representative of the Federal Government at a location owned or leased by the Federal Government.

    This addition specifies that meetings of certain nonprofits with federal officials held on federal property do not count as doing business in D.C.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 69 do?
Freedom to Petition the Government ActThis bill allows outside nonprofit organizations to meet with federal officials in the District of Columbia (DC) on federal property without having to register as businesses in DC. Currently, entities that are formed outside of DC, including nonprofit organizations, must generally register with DC before doing business in DC. Under the bill, outside nonprofit organizations may meet with federal government officials at federally leased or owned buildings in DC without having to register.
Who sponsors HR 69?
HR 69 is sponsored by Biggs, Andy (Republican), Ogles, Andrew (Republican), and Crane, Elijah (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 69?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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