American League of Lobbyists - Resources for the Public: Career Fair for Congressional Staffers Lobby Reform Activities

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Lobby Reform Activities

The American League of Lobbyists strongly supports a strong code of ethics for lobbyists, as evidenced by passage of our own code 20 years ago. We expect all lobbyists to comply with LDA reporting requirements, as well as House and Senate rules governing the conduct of legislators and lobbyists. However, we are concerned about some of the recent proposals for limiting lobbying activities, feeling that once again we have become the scapegoats for all perceived abuses in the system. ALL leadership will continue to be involved in the issue as Congress considers changes, seeking input from our membership but hopefully representing the profession as a whole. We have submitted testimony to Congress as well as letters to the editors of various newspapers, and responded to a wide variety of press inquiries. Following are documents related to ALL's position on this issue, as well as information about recent changes. Click on any listing for complete information.

ALL Statement on House & Senate Compromise Bill

ALL Response to House Judciary Mark-Up of LDA Amendments

ALL Response to Washington Post Editorial on Lobby Reform

ALL Presses for All Lobbyists to be Covered by LDA - The Hill

ALL Presses for ALL Lobbyists to be Covered by LDA - Politico

March 2007 ALL Statement on S.1 before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

ALL's Principles for Lobby Reform

ALL's Testimony before the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs

ALL's Testimony before the House Rules Committee

New House Travel Regulations, Forms & Instructions

House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Memo Regarding Travel