On the recordJanuary 31, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require former Members of Congress to forfeit Federal retirement benefits if they work as a lobbyist or engage in lobbying activities) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. FORFEITURE OF CREDIT FOR SERVICE AS A MEMBER IF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BECOME LOBBYISTS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``creditable service'' means service that is creditable under chapter 83 or 84 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``lobbyist'' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602); (3) the term ``Member of Congress'' has the meaning given that term in section 2106 of title 5, United States Code; and (4) the term ``remuneration'' includes salary and any payment for services not otherwise identified as salary, such as consulting fees, honoraria, and paid authorship. (b) Forfeiture of Credit for Service.--Any service as a Member of Congress shall not be creditable service if the Member of Congress, after serving as a Member of Congress-- (1) becomes a registered lobbyist; (2) accepts any remuneration from a company or other private entity that employs registered lobbyists; or (3) accepts any remuneration from a company or other private entity that does business with the Federal Government.
