S. 2896 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018
S. 2896 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on May 22, 2018, sponsored by John Kennedy with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 22, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-418
What it does
Justice Against Corruption on K Street Act of 2018 or the JACK Act This bill requires each lobbyist registration and lobbying quarterly report to include the date of conviction and description of the offense of any listed lobbyist convicted of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kennedy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2018
- Passed the SenateAug 23, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 3, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-418. (Jan 3, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed391–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Justice Against Corruption on K Street ActHouse · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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