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Press ReleaseBipartisan2026-06-04

Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Corruption, Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying

Eugene Simon Vindman
Eugene Simon Vindman
DVA-7 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Eugene Simon Vindman (D-VA) was published on 2026-06-04 and titled "Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Corruption, Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying".

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Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Corruption, Ban Members of Congress from Lobbying

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Barry Moore (Ala.-01) introduced the Banning Lobbying and Safeguarding Trust (BLAST) Act, legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress from lobbying Congress after leaving office. The BLAST Act closes Washington s revolving door by preventing lawmakers from leveraging their connections and insider knowledge to influence Congress on behalf of paying clients. “Americans don t trust politicians. [ ]
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