The Lobbying Disclosure Modernization Act would update the system used to track and report lobbying activities in Congress. Specifically, the bill requires the creation of a unique identification number for each registered lobbyist to make it easier for the public to follow their activities, and it establishes a single jointly-maintained website operated by the Senate and House for all lobbying disclosure filings and records. The legislation affects lobbyists and lobbying firms that must register under federal law, as well as the general public and advocacy organizations that track influence in Congress. The Senate Secretary and House Clerk would have one year from the bill's enactment to implement these changes, with no specific federal funding identified in the text.
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