Full Disclosure in Lobbying Act

The Full Disclosure in Lobbying Act (H.R. 5036) aims to increase transparency regarding "subcontracted" lobbying efforts. Under this bill, if a lobbying firm hires another person or firm to lobby on behalf of a client, the public reports must clearly identify all parties involved, including the original client and the middleman. Additionally, the reports would be required to disclose the specific amounts of money paid to both the subcontractor and the firm that hired them, providing citizens with a more complete picture of how much is being spent to influence government policy.