# BLAST Act: Scott & Warren Ban Lobbying

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-05-14T23:03:28+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0fd00b18cc6b0a8

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