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2 U.S.C. § 1606 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1606. Penalties
(a) Civil penalty
Whoever knowingly fails to—
(1) remedy a defective filing within 60 days after notice of such a defect by the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives; or
(2) comply with any other provision of this chapter;
shall, upon proof of such knowing violation by a preponderance of the evidence, be subject to a civil fine of not more than $200,000, depending on the extent and gravity of the violation.
(b) Criminal penalty
Whoever knowingly and corruptly fails to comply with any provision of this chapter shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years or fined under title 18, or both.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 7, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 699; Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 211(a), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 749.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act” meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2007—Pub. L. 110–81 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “$200,000” for “$50,000” in concluding provisions, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 211(b), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 749, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall apply to any violation committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 14, 2007].”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1607 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1607. Rules of construction
(a) Constitutional rights
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or interfere with—
(1) the right to petition the Government for the redress of grievances;
(2) the right to express a personal opinion; or
(3) the right of association,
protected by the first amendment to the Constitution.
(b) Prohibition of activities
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit, or to authorize any court to prohibit, lobbying activities or lobbying contacts by any person or entity, regardless of whether such person or entity is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) Audit and investigations
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant general audit or investigative authority to the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 8, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 699.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act” meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1608 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1608. Severability
If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof, is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this chapter and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 13, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 701.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act” meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1609 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1609. Identification of clients and covered officials
(a) Oral lobbying contacts
Any person or entity that makes an oral lobbying contact with a covered legislative branch official or a covered executive branch official shall, on the request of the official at the time of the lobbying contact—
(1) state whether the person or entity is registered under this chapter and identify the client on whose behalf the lobbying contact is made; and
(2) state whether such client is a foreign entity and identify any foreign entity required to be disclosed under section 1603(b)(4) of this title that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.
(b) Written lobbying contacts
Any person or entity registered under this chapter that makes a written lobbying contact (including an electronic communication) with a covered legislative branch official or a covered executive branch official shall—
(1) if the client on whose behalf the lobbying contact was made is a foreign entity, identify such client, state that the client is considered a foreign entity under this chapter, and state whether the person making the lobbying contact is registered on behalf of that client under section 1603 of this title; and
(2) identify any other foreign entity identified pursuant to section 1603(b)(4) of this title that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.
(c) Identification as covered official
Upon request by a person or entity making a lobbying contact, the individual who is contacted or the office employing that individual shall indicate whether or not the individual is a covered legislative branch official or a covered executive branch official.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 14, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b), was in the original “this Act” meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1611 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1611. Exempt organizations
An organization described in section 501(c)(4) of title 26 which engages in lobbying activities shall not be eligible for the receipt of Federal funds constituting an award, grant, or loan.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 18, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 703; Pub. L. 104–99, title I, § 129(a), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 34.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–99 substituted “award, grant, or loan” for “award, grant, contract, loan, or any other form”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1996 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 104–99, title I, § 129(b), Jan. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 34, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 [Pub. L. 104–65] on the date of the enactment of such Act [Dec. 19, 1995].”
[For provision that notwithstanding section 106 of Pub. L. 104–99 [110 Stat. 27], section 129 of Pub. L. 104–99 [see above] to remain in effect as if enacted as part of Pub. L. 104–134, see section 21103 of Pub. L. 104–134, set out as a note following note captioned 501 First Street SE., District of Columbia; Disposal of Real Property, under section 2001 of this title].
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1612 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1612. Sense of Senate that lobbying expenses should remain nondeductible
(a) Findings
The Senate finds that ordinary Americans generally are not allowed to deduct the costs of communicating with their elected representatives.
(b) Sense of Senate
It is the sense of the Senate that lobbying expenses should not be tax deductible.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 23, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 705.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, see section 24 of Pub. L. 104–65, set out as a note under section 1601 of this title.
2 U.S.C. § 1613 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1613. Prohibition on provision of gifts or travel by registered lobbyists to Members of Congress and to congressional employees
(a) Prohibition
Any person described in subsection (b) may not make a gift or provide travel to a covered legislative branch official if the person has knowledge that the gift or travel may not be accepted by that covered legislative branch official under the Rules of the House of Representatives or the Standing Rules of the Senate (as the case may be).
(b) Persons subject to prohibition
The persons subject to the prohibition under subsection (a) are any lobbyist that is registered or is required to register under section 1603(a)(1) of this title, any organization that employs 1 or more lobbyists and is registered or is required to register under section 1603(a)(2) of this title, and any employee listed or required to be listed as a lobbyist by a registrant under section 1603(b)(6) or 1604(b)(2)(C) of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 25, as added Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 206(a), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 747.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 206(b), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 747, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [enacting this section] shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Sept. 14, 2007].”
2 U.S.C. § 1614 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1614. Annual audits and reports by Comptroller General
(a) Audit
On an annual basis, the Comptroller General shall audit the extent of compliance or noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter by lobbyists, lobbying firms, and registrants through a random sampling of publicly available lobbying registrations and reports filed under this chapter during each calendar year.
(b) Reports to Congress
(1) Annual reports
Not later than April 1 of each year, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report on the review required by subsection (a) for the preceding calendar year. The report shall include the Comptroller General’s assessment of the matters required to be emphasized by that subsection and any recommendations of the Comptroller General to—
(A) improve the compliance by lobbyists, lobbying firms, and registrants with the requirements of this chapter; and
(B) provide the Department of Justice with the resources and authorities needed for the effective enforcement of this chapter.
(2) Assessment of compliance
The annual report under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of compliance by registrants with the requirements of section 1603(b)(3) of this title.
(c) Access to information
The Comptroller General may, in carrying out this section, request information from and access to any relevant documents from any person registered under paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1603(a) of this title and each employee who is listed as a lobbyist under section 1603(b)(6) of this title or section 1604(b)(2)(C) of this title if the material requested relates to the purposes of this section. The Comptroller General may request such person to submit in writing such information as the Comptroller General may prescribe. The Comptroller General may notify the Congress in writing if a person from whom information has been requested under this subsection refuses to comply with the request within 45 days after the request is made.
(Pub. L. 104–65, § 26, as added Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 213(a), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 750.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b)(1), was in the original “this Act” meaning Pub. L. 104–65, Dec. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 691, known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 110–81, title II, § 213(b), Sept. 14, 2007, 121 Stat. 750, provided that: “The initial audit under subsection (a) of section 26 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 [2 U.S.C. 1614(a)] (as added by subsection (a) of this section) shall be made with respect to lobbying registrations and reports filed during the first calendar quarter of 2008, and the initial report under subsection (b) of such section shall be filed, with respect to those registrations and reports, not later than 6 months after the end of that calendar quarter.”
2 U.S.C. § 1701 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1701. National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress
The Librarian of Congress shall establish the National Recording Registry for the purpose of maintaining and preserving sound recordings that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
(Pub. L. 106–474, title I, § 101, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2085.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 106–474, § 1, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2085, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter and chapter 1524 of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations] may be cited as the ‘National Recording Preservation Act of 2000’.”
2 U.S.C. § 1704 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1704. National Recording Registry Collection of the Library of Congress
(a) In general
All copies of sound recordings on the National Recording Registry that are received by the Librarian under subsection (b) shall be maintained in the Library of Congress and be known as the “National Recording Registry Collection of the Library of Congress”. The Librarian shall by regulation and in accordance with title 17 provide for reasonable access to the sound recordings and other materials in such collection for scholarly and research purposes.
(b) Acquisition of quality copies
(1) In general
The Librarian shall seek to obtain, by gift from the owner, a quality copy of the Registry version of each sound recording included in the National Recording Registry.
(2) Limit on number of copies
Not more than one copy of the same version or take of any sound recording may be preserved in the National Recording Registry. Nothing in the preceding sentence may be construed to prohibit the Librarian from making or distributing copies of sound recordings included in the Registry for purposes of carrying out this Act.
(c) Property of United States
All copies of sound recordings on the National Recording Registry that are received by the Librarian under subsection (b) shall become the property of the United States Government, subject to the provisions of title 17.
(Pub. L. 106–474, title I, § 104, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2087.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is Pub. L. 106–474, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2085, known as the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000, which enacted this chapter and chapter 1524 (§ 152401 et seq.) of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1701 of this title and Tables.
2 U.S.C. § 1742 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1742. Staff; experts and consultants
(a) Staff
The Librarian may appoint and fix the pay of such personnel as the Librarian considers appropriate to carry out this chapter.
(b) Experts and consultants
The Librarian may, in carrying out this chapter, procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum rate of basic pay payable for level 15 of the General Schedule. In no case may a member of the Board (including an alternate member) be paid as an expert or consultant under this section.
(Pub. L. 106–474, title I, § 132, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2091.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
2 U.S.C. § 1743 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1743. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Librarian for the first fiscal year beginning on or after November 9, 2000, and each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2026 such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter, except that the amount authorized for any fiscal year may not exceed $250,000.
(Pub. L. 106–474, title I, § 133, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2091; Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(a)(1)(A), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726; Pub. L. 114–217, § 2(a), July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 840.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–217 substituted “through fiscal year 2026” for “through fiscal year 2016”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–336 substituted “for the first fiscal year beginning on or after November 9, 2000, and each succeeding fiscal year through fiscal year 2016” for “for each of the first 7 fiscal years beginning on or after November 9, 2000,”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–336, § 2(a)(1)(B), Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726, provided that: “The amendment made by subparagraph (A) [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 [Pub. L. 106–474].”
2 U.S.C. § 1803 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1803. Delegation of authority
The Architect of the Capitol may delegate to the assistants of the Architect such authority of the Architect as the Architect may determine proper, except those authorities, duties, and responsibilities specifically assigned to the Deputy Architect of the Capitol by the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003.
(Aug. 5, 1955, ch. 568, 69 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1205, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 375.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003, referred to in text, is div. H of Pub. L. 108–7, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 345. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 163b of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is from the Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1956.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–7 substituted “Architect of the Capitol may delegate to the assistants of the Architect such authority of the Architect as the Architect may determine proper, except those authorities, duties, and responsibilities specifically assigned to the Deputy Architect of the Capitol by the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003” for “Architect of the Capitol is authorized on and after August 5, 1955, to delegate to the Assistant Architect and other assistants such authority of the Architect as he may deem proper”.
2 U.S.C. § 1804 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 1804. Deputy Architect of the Capitol to act in case of absence, disability, or vacancy
On and after August 18, 1970, the Deputy Architect of the Capitol shall act as Architect of the Capitol during the absence or disability of that official or whenever there is no Architect.
(Pub. L. 91–382, Aug. 18, 1970, 84 Stat. 817; Pub. L. 101–163, title I, § 106(d), Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1057; Pub. L. 108–7, div. H, title I, § 1204, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 374.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was classified to section 164a of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
Section is from Pub. L. 91–382, popularly known as the “Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1971”.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 87–730, Oct. 2, 1962, 76 Stat. 688.
Pub. L. 87–130, Aug. 10, 1961, 75 Stat. 329.
Pub. L. 86–628, July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 455.
Pub. L. 86–176, Aug. 21, 1959, 73 Stat. 407.
Pub. L. 85–570, July 31, 1958, 72 Stat. 448.
Pub. L. 85–75, July 1, 1957, 71 Stat. 251.
June 27, 1956, ch. 453, 70 Stat. 365.
Aug. 5, 1955, ch. 568, 69 Stat. 515.
July 2, 1954, ch. 455, title I, 68 Stat. 405.
Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 304, title I, 67 Stat. 327.
July 9, 1952, ch. 598, 66 Stat. 472.
Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 485, 65 Stat. 396.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, Ch. II, 64 Stat. 602.
June 22, 1949, ch. 235, 63 Stat. 224.
June 14, 1948, ch. 467, 62 Stat. 430.
July 17, 1947, ch. 262, 61 Stat. 369.
July 1, 1946, ch. 530, 60 Stat. 400.
May 18, 1946, ch. 263, title I, 60 Stat. 185.
June 13, 1945, ch. 189, 59 Stat. 251.
June 26, 1944, ch. 277, title I, 58 Stat. 346.
June 28, 1943, ch. 173, title I, 57 Stat. 232.
June 8, 1942, ch. 396, 56 Stat. 341.
July 1, 1941, ch. 268, 55 Stat. 457.
June 18, 1940, ch. 396, 54 Stat. 472.
June 16, 1939, ch. 208, 53 Stat. 831.
May 17, 1938, ch. 236, 52 Stat. 390.
May 18, 1937, ch. 223, 50 Stat. 179.
Apr. 17, 1936, ch. 233, 49 Stat. 1224.
July 8, 1935, ch. 374, 49 Stat. 469.
May 30, 1934, ch. 372, 48 Stat. 826.
Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 134, 47 Stat. 1360.
June 30, 1932, ch. 314, 47 Stat. 391.
Feb. 20, 1931, ch. 234, 46 Stat. 1183.
June 6, 1930, ch. 407, 46 Stat. 513.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–7 substituted “Deputy Architect” for “Assistant Architect”.
1989—Pub. L. 101–163 struck out “, and, in case of the absence or disability of the Assistant Architect, the Executive Assistant shall so act” before period at end.