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[121 STAT. 736]
PUBLIC LAW 110-000—MMMM. DD, 2007
[121 STAT. 736]

121 STAT. 736

PUBLIC LAW 110–81—SEPT. 14, 2007

Sec. 305. Prohibiting participation in lobbyist-sponsored events during political conventions. Sec. 306. Exercise of rulemaking Authority. TITLE IV—CONGRESSIONAL PENSION ACCOUNTABILITY Sec. 401. Loss of pensions accrued during service as a Member of Congress for abusing the public trust. TITLE V—SENATE LEGISLATIVE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.

511. 512. 513. 514. 515.

Subtitle A—Procedural Reform Amendments to rule XXVIII. Notice of objecting to proceeding. Public availability of Senate committee and subcommittee meetings. Amendments and motions to recommit. Sense of the Senate on conference committee protocols.

Subtitle B—Earmark Reform Sec. 521. Congressionally directed spending. Sec. 531. Sec. 532. Sec. 533. Sec. 534. Sec. 535. Sec. 541. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.

542. 543. 544. 545. 546.

Sec. 551. Sec. 552. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec.

553. 554. 555. 556.

Subtitle C—Revolving Door Reform Post-employment restrictions. Disclosure by Members of Congress and staff of employment negotiations. Elimination of floor privileges for former Members, Senate officers, and Speakers of the House who are registered lobbyists or seek financial gain. Influencing hiring decisions. Notification of post-employment restrictions. Subtitle D—Gift and Travel Reform Ban on gifts from registered lobbyists and entities that hire registered lobbyists. National party conventions. Proper valuation of tickets to entertainment and sporting events. Restrictions on registered lobbyist participation in travel and disclosure. Free attendance at a constituent event. Senate privately paid travel public website. Subtitle E—Other Reforms Compliance with lobbying disclosure. Prohibit official contact with spouse or immediate family member of Member who is a registered lobbyist. Mandatory Senate ethics training for Members and staff. Annual report by Select Committee on Ethics. Exercise of rulemaking powers. Effective date and general provisions.

TITLE VI—PROHIBITED USE OF PRIVATE AIRCRAFT Sec. 601. Restrictions on Use of Campaign Funds for Flights on Noncommercial Aircraft. TITLE VII—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 701. Sense of the Congress that any applicable restrictions on congressional officials and employees should apply to the executive and judicial branches. Sec. 702. Knowing and willful falsification or failure to report. Sec. 703. Rule of construction.

TITLE I—CLOSING THE REVOLVING DOOR SEC. 101. AMENDMENTS TO RESTRICTIONS ON FORMER OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES.

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