[1]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress[2]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress

In 2024, lobbyists spent $4.4 billion to influence Congress and federal
agencies.
Currently, over 350 former congressmembers work as lobbyists.^1

Some earn over five times their former salaries — others earn millions —
to use their connections and pressure Congress to deliver legislation that
benefits the special interests of their clients, on everything from
corporate tax rates to healthcare.^2

So Alexandria worked with Rep. Joe Neguse to introduce the Close the
Revolving Door Act. If passed, the bill would create a lifetime ban on
congressmembers from becoming lobbyists, and restrict the hiring of former
lobbyists into government.

Because the American people deserve elected officials who put the American
people first, not special interests and their own career ambitions.

[ [link removed] ]Alexandria came to Congress to legislate in a new way: by centering
everyday people, not industry lobbyists or corporations. Will you make a
$5 contribution today so that we can keep her in Congress
fighting for working people?



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In the face of this administration, our #1 priority is to build a mass
movement — a people’s movement — against the rise of authoritarianism. And
the first step to building that community is restoring faith in our
institutions.

The Close the Revolving Door Act would also create a publicly accessible
database where all lobbyists would be registered, bar congressional staff
from lobbying for six years, and increase penalties for violations of the
Lobbying Disclosure Act.

It’s time we tell the special interests trying to buy our elected
officials: our government is not for sale.

[ [link removed] ]Will you contribute $5 today to power Alexandria’s
campaign for progress?

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Whether or not you can give today, thank you for standing with us.

We will keep you informed as more on this legislation develops.

In solidarity,

Team AOC

1 - [ [link removed] ]Center for Responsive Politics: Federal and State Lobbying

2 - [ [link removed] ]Center for Responsive Politics: Former Members of Congress


 


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