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.
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.
Will you contribute $5 today to power Alexandria’s campaign for progress?
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 - Center for Responsive Politics: Federal and State Lobbying
2 - Center for Responsive Politics: Former Members of Congress
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