Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and for other purposes and providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 24, 2007

Sets forth the rule for consideration of: (1) H.R. 2317 (Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007); and (2) H.R. 2316 (Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007).

Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from its gift ban exception free attendance at an event (currently, widely attended event) permitted under the Rule.

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Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11] · D–FL

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May 24, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 24, 2007
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 416). (text: CR H5738)
House roll call 416 · Individual votes
May 24, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 416).(text: CR H5738)
House roll call 416 · Individual votes
May 24, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 415). (consideration: CR H5746-5747)
House roll call 415 · Individual votes
May 24, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 437.
May 24, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5738-5747)
May 24, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
May 24, 2007
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2317 and H.R. 2316.
May 24, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-167, by Ms. Castor.
May 24, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-167, by Ms. Castor.
May 24, 2007
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Analyze H.Res.437 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.437, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and for other purposes and providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-05-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres437/BILLS-110hres437eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.437 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.437, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and for other purposes and providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-05-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres437/BILLS-110hres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.437 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.437, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and for other purposes and providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-05-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres437/BILLS-110hres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.437, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2317) to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to file quarterly reports on contributions bundled for certain recipients, and for other purposes and providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2316) to provide more rigorous requirements with respect to disclosure and enforcement of lobbying laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/437

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-05-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres437/BILLS-110hres437eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.437 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.