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Table of Contents (2-page PDF )

1. How to Register as a Congressional Lobbyist

2. The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA). Pub. L. 110-815, Sept 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 769 (42-page PDF )

3.  Lobbying Disclosure Act (as amended) 2 USC §1601, et seq. (19-page PDF )

4.  House Report 104-339 Part I, Nov. 14, 1995 accompanying the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (50-page PDF )

5.  Lobbying Disclosure Act Guidance, prepared by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives  (26-page PDF )
 
6.  Senate Rule 35: Gifts

7.  Senate Rule 37: Conflict of Interest

8.  House Rule 25, Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts (House Rules, 55-page PDF )
 

9.  Highlights of the House Ethics Rules, Revised January 2008 (15-page PDF )
 

10. False Claims

18 U.S.C. §1001, Statements or entries generally (18 U.S.C. Ch. 47, Fraud and False Statements)

False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733:
 § 3729, False claims
 § 3730, Civil actions for false claims
 § 3731, False claims procedure
 § 3732, False claims jurisdiction
 § 3733, Civil investigative demands

11. "Gifts from Outside Sources," Office of Government Ethics (1998, 2-page PDF ) (html)

12. "Understanding the Revolving Door: How Ethics Rules Apply to Your Job Seeking and Post-Government Employment Activities," Office of Government Ethics, October 2007 (2-page PDF )

13. "Rules for the Road" ("briefly describes what you can do after you leave Government service"), Office of Government Ethics, October 2007 (2-page PDF ) (html)

14. U.S. Office of Government Ethics, Federal Employee Crossword Puzzles

Misuse of Position  (1-page)
Outside Activities  (1-page)
Gifts  (1-page)
General Things You Should Know About Ethics  (1-page)
Job Seeking and Post-Employment  (1-page)
Grand Slam  (3-pages)

15. FEC Special Notices on Political Ads and Solicitations  (12-page PDF )

16. "Political Activity and the Federal Employee," Office of Special Counsel, December 2005 (14-page PDF )

17. Internal Revenue Service Descriptions of Political Activities and Lobbying Restrictions on Nonprofit Organizations (Political and Lobbying Activities; Lobbying; Measuring Lobbying: Substantial Part Test; Political Campaign Intervention by 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations - Educating Exempt Organizations)

18. "Acceptance of Gifts by Members and Employees of the House of Representatives Under New Ethics Rules of the 110th Congress," by Jack Maskell, CRS Report for Congress RS22566, February 15, 2008 (6-page PDF )

19. "Tax-Exempt Organizations: Political Activity Restrictions and Disclosure Requirements," by Erika Lunder, CRS Report for Congress RL33377, September 11, 2007  (32-page PDF )

20. "Lobbyists and Interest Groups: Sources of Information," by Zina L. Watkins, CRS Report for Congress RS20725, May 9, 2008  (6-page PDF )

21. "Lobbying Law and Ethics Rules Changes in the 110th Congress," by Jack Maskell, CRS Report for Congress RL34166, September 18, 2007 (28-page PDF )

22. "Campaign Finance: Legislative Developments and Policy Issues in the 110th Congress," by R. Sam Garrett, CRS Report for Congress RL34324, January 14, 2008  (13-page PDF )

23. "Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007: The Role of the Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate," by Jacob R. Straus, CRS Report for Congress RL34377, July 22, 2008  (15-page PDF )

24. The Government of the United States (organizational chart)  (1-page PDF )

 

25. The Constitution of the United States (16-page PDF )

 

Appendices in Lobbying and Advocacy

 

Lobbying and Advocacy Resources - page of more than 150 resources

 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, Pub. L. 96-354, 5 U.S.C. §§ 601-612.

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (aka: BCRA; McCain-Feingold), Pub. L. 107-155, 116 Stat. 81

Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq.

Senate Rule 22: Precedence of Motions (filibuster, cloture)

 

The Federal Government's Financial Health: A Citizen's Guide to the 2007 Financial Report of the U.S. Government - from GAO (8-page PDF )

"The Lobbying Manual: A Complete Guide to Federal Lobbying Law and Practice, Fourth Edition"
By William V. Luneburg, Thomas M. Susman, and Rebecca H. Gordon
From the American Bar Association

 

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Lobbying and Advocacy Sourcebook

Lobbying and Advocacy Sourcebook
Softcover $35   Softcover: 416 pages  ISBN 10: 1587331055 ISBN 13: 978-1-58733-105-3 LCCN: 2008906618 Published 2008 Dimensions: 7 x 10 x 0.9 Weight: 1.6 pounds
Lobbying and Advocacy Winning Strategies, Resources, Recommendations, Ethics and Ongoing Compliance for Lobbyists and Washington Advocates By Deanna Gelak
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Also see

Federal Yellow Book	Lobbying, PACs, Campaign Finance: 50 State Handbook	United States Government Manual	The Lobbying Manual: A Complete Guide to Federal Law Governing Lawyers and Lobbyists
The Almanac of American Politics	Politics in America 2008	State Rankings 2008	Washington Information Directory (WID)
The Almanac of the Unelected 2008	CQ Federal Staff Directory (subscription)	Washington Representatives Spring 2008	National Trade and Professional Associations of the United States 2008

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