Federal Tax Policy Practice

Issue Alerts

New Ethics and Lobbying Reform Legislation Signed Into Law

Jonathan Simon
September 24, 2007

President Bush signed into law comprehensive ethics and lobbying reform legislation that make important changes to the congressional rules governing the acceptance of gifts and travel expenses, as well as to internal congressional procedures relating to earmarks.

Prospects for Legislative Action in a Lame Duck Session of the 108th Congress

Curt Rich
October 12, 2004

As expected, Congress adjourned this week without completing work on several key pieces of legislation. As a result, the House and Senate are expected to reconvene in a lame duck session the week of November 15 and resume consideration of these measures. This alert provides an overview of the status of the major legislative initiatives still pending and looks at the feasibility of further action during the lame duck session.