BLAST Act Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office.
HB9130, also known as the BLAST Act or Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act, aims to change federal law by preventing former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after they leave office. This means that ex-lawmakers and elected officials would be barred from attempting to influence legislation or policy decisions related to Congress.
This bill would affect anyone who has previously served in Congress or in an elected position. By stopping them from lobbying, the legislation seeks to reduce the potential for conflicts of interest and preserve the integrity of the legislative process. Essentially, it tries to ensure that former officials do not use their past positions to gain undue influence over current congressional activities.
HB9130 was introduced on June 3, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. This means it is now under review by a specific committee in the House of Representatives, which will consider its merits and potential changes before it can move forward in the legislative process.
