Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2004

H.R. 4938, the Stealth Lobbyist Disclosure Act of 2004, was designed to increase transparency regarding the funding of lobbying coalitions and associations. The bill would require these groups to register with the Department of the Treasury and disclose their members, the nature of their members' businesses, and the financial contributions each member provides for lobbying activities.

For citizens, this legislation aims to reveal the specific interests and organizations behind large-scale lobbying efforts that might otherwise remain anonymous. By requiring disclosure for any member contributing more than $2,000 annually, the bill seeks to provide the public with a clearer understanding of who is funding attempts to influence federal legislation.