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BLAST Act: Scott & Warren Ban Lobbying
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- May 14, 2026
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- 83
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Summary
Senators Rick Scott and Elizabeth Warren introduce the BLAST Act, a bipartisan bill aiming to permanently ban former members of Congress from lobbying. The bill targets shadow lobbying and imposes harsh penalties, including up to five years in prison and $50,000 fines. Scott and Warren advocate for real public service, tying the bill to broader reforms like term limits and scrapping taxpayer-funded pensions. The BLAST Act could significantly impact Washingtons lobbying landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0fd00b18cc6b0a8