DETECTOR · P89

Revolving Door Departed Lobbyist

Departed member now registered as a federal lobbyist (LDA) — most direct revolving-door access channel under current law.

What this detector measures

Departed member now registered as a federal lobbyist (LDA) — most direct revolving-door access channel under current law.

What to ask the senator's office

  1. Did the former member observe the cooling-off period (1 year House / 2 years Senate) before lobbying?
  2. Are any of the former member's clients in industries the former member previously regulated?
  3. Did the former member transfer any leadership PAC residual to current sitting members after retirement?

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