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This Act amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for more stringent disclosure requirements and increased penalties.

A form of lobbying that focuses on influencing public opinion to in turn pressure officials to act in the interest of the lobbying group's position.

Gift rules are regulations that prohibit or limit the value of gifts that can be given to public officials to reduce undue influence or the appearance of corruption.

Corporations are sometimes required by law to disclose their lobbying activities and expenditures to prevent undisclosed influence on legislation.

Issue advocacy is the act of supporting or opposing an issue without the purpose of influencing an election, whereas electioneering refers to direct efforts to influence the outcome of an election.

A U.S. law passed in 1938 requiring agents representing the interests of foreign powers in a 'political or quasi-political capacity' to disclose their relationship with the foreign government.

Super PACs, officially known as 'independent-expenditure only committees,' can raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but are not permitted to coordinate directly with candidates or political parties.

One of the first attempts to regulate lobbying activities in the United States, requiring lobbyists to register with Congress and disclose their financial statements.

A policy that addresses the movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation.

PACs collect contributions from members and donate those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.

Direct lobbying involves direct interaction with government officials to influence legislative decisions.

This Act requires lobbyists to register with the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate and to file periodic disclosure reports.

Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence business and government leaders to create legislation or conduct an activity that will help a particular organization.

Lobbyists are professionals who are hired by a lobby group to represent their interests to legislators and officials. They try to persuade officials to support their clients' interests.