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Yes, they do. In the past few years they have been doing more of that sort of thing than they did in the past. They go to a Congress person and give them a suggestion of a "good" bill. Usually, the bill is something that is only good for the business that they lobby for in Congress.
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Yes, lobbyists often play a role in helping to shape and draft legislation in Congress. They provide expertise and input to lawmakers, contribute to the development of policy proposals, and can offer suggestions or modifications to bills. However, it is important to note that the ultimate responsibility for drafting and introducing a bill lies with the members of Congress themselves.
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Which branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists?
Congress is most influenced by lobbyists. The lobbyists write bills for the members of congress so the people they work for are protected or provided for in bills. Lobbyists also give free gifts, memberships, dinners, trips, and tickets to congress to influence their votes.
Lobbyists approach white officials to do what?
Lobbyist approach the White House officials in order to help WRITE LEGISLATION. Members of Congress who leave office usually become lobbyists.
What are three goals of the American Congress?
Write bills, discuss bills, pass or reject laws. Congress has many other roles, too.
Why do lobbyist approach white house officials?
Lobbyist approach the White House officials in order to help WRITE LEGISLATION. Members of Congress who leave office usually become lobbyists.
What can congress do?
Write, Debate, and pass bills that eventually become laws
How do lobbyists differ from political action commites?
A lobbyists is a paid employee of a group of businesses who want particular laws that benefit them. A political action committee is a group of people who work on a issue or issues they find important. They are not paid and volunteer to do it. Lobbyists often write laws for Congress and submit them to the members. Many former members of Congress are now lobbyists for many of the companies like oil, banking, coal, and other powerful political interests. The lobbyists work to make sure the laws they want are passed.
Can the president write a bill?
He can but he needs Congress to make that, since Congress makes laws they will have to vote yes and the president of course has the final say around, or they can outvote the presidents decline.
Who writes the bills for congress?
While only a member of Congress can introduce a bill for consideration, anyone can write the bill itself. Private citizens and advocacy groups often write the initial drafts of legislative proposals they wish Congress to consider. Lobbyists write a substantial proportion of these proposals. The writer then presents the bill to a member of Congress (Senator or Representative) who is sympathetic to the goals of the proposed legislation. The member or his or her staff may make changes to the draft before introducing it. Occasionally, members or their staffs will draft legislation themselves.
What are some of the methods that lobbyists use to influence legislation?
They visit offices, help write bills, have parties for the members, give gifts of various sorts (this is illegal ) and apply pressure.
What is the role and function of standing committees?
The standing committees are the permanent, predominant committees in the Congress where the bills are sent. They review, change and write bills.
What can congress do besides proposing amendments?
They pass laws and write bills, plus are to help the people in their districts with problems.
Does the president make any laws?
No. It's the Congress who write the bills. And the president signs the bills. However, the president is in charge of enforcing laws that Congress has made and he has a great deal of leeway in how or if laws are enforced. He issues directives to federal workers on how to interpret and carry out laws. In that sense, he makes laws.
