Increase transparency in federal lobbying by requiring more detailed disclosures of activities and contacts.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act?
The Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act, known as S. 865, passed the Senate on December 15, 2025. The House of Representatives must now decide whether to schedule a floor vote for the bill. While the Senate passed the measure, bills that pass one chamber often fail to become law because House leadership controls the schedule. No action has occurred on this bill since December 15, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (S. 865 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 264 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 264 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gary Peters (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.