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The Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act in 1946 provided that any person or organization (lobbyists) that receives money to be used to influence legislation must register with the clerk of the House as well as the secretary of the Senate. Also any group or person that registers must disclose their employer, salary, duration of employment and purpose of their expenses, as well as giving quarterly reports on his/her activities with the penalty of a fine up to $10,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years if these provisions are not met.
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∙ 15y agoThe Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, which was repealed by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, Pub. L. No. 104-65, 109 Stat. 691 (1995) (LDA), required registration with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate of any person engaged for pay in attempting to influence the passage or defeat of legislation by Congress and the filing of reports on a calendar quarter basis. The Registration Unit, Internal Security Section, Criminal Division, Department of Justice will continue to enforce the act until the statute of limitations runs on offenses committed on or before December 31, 1995. The LDA replaced this act and is administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate. The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is responsible for the enforcement of the LDA.
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What is the purpose of lobbying?
the main purpose of lobbying is to influence legislation on behalf of special interest groups
What is an effort made to influence legislation to the advantage of a profession is known as?
Lobbying
What did the NAACP lobbying efforts influence the House of Representatives to pass in 1922?
Anti lynching legislation
What were the weaknesses of the federal regulation of lobbying act 1946?
I'm not sure
What is typically involved in political lobbying?
Lobbying typically involves the lobbyist giving a politician money for their campaign to try to pass a legislation that they desire. The politician then tries to pass this legislation, and tries to get elected using the money from the lobbyist.
What is the meaning of the term lobbying?
Lobbying means the act of attempting to influence business and government leaders to create legislation or conduct an activity that will help a particular organization . People who do lobbying are called lobbyists. See also link below.
What is grassroot lobbying?
Grassroots lobbying asks the general public to contact legislators about the issue at hand. It is done to influence a change in the current legislation.
Who follows legislation closely and meets with Congressional members to discuss causes?
This is called lobbying. lobbyists to follow legislation and meet with representatives and senators to discuss their cause.
What government word starts with the letter l?
· Lame duck session · legislation · Legislative Branch · lobbying
What is indirect lobbying?
Grassroots lobbying From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGrassroots lobbying (also indirect lobbying) is a form of lobbying that focuses on raising awareness of a particular cause at the local level, with the intention of reaching thelegislature and making a difference in the decision-making process. Grassroots lobbying is an approach that separates itself from direct lobbying through the act of asking thegeneral public to contact legislators and government officials concerning the issue at hand, as opposed to conveying the message to the legislators directly. Companies, associations and citizens are increasingly partaking in grassroots lobbying as an attempt to influence a change in legislation.[1]The unique characteristic of grassroots lobbying, in contrast to other forms of lobbying, is that it involves stimulating the politics of specific communities. This type of lobbying is different from the more commonly known direct lobbying, as it is naturally brought upon by the organization.
A Lobbyist is?
A lobbyist is a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest or a member of a lobby. Governments often define and regulate organized group lobbying. Or in its simplest form, it's someone who works in a lobbyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobbyinga paid representative for an interest group. APEX
What has the author Hope Eastman written?
Hope Eastman has written: 'Lobbying' -- subject(s): Law and legislation, Lobbying 'Painted treasures' -- subject(s): Furniture finishing, Furniture painting, Wood finishing
