119th Congress
H.R. 69
Freedom to Petition the Government Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs(R-AZ)
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Freedom to Petition the Government Act
This bill allows outside nonprofit organizations to meet with federal officials in the District of Columbia (DC) on federal property without having to register as businesses in DC.
Currently, entities that are formed outside of DC, including nonprofit organizations, must generally register with DC before doing business in DC. Under the bill, outside nonprofit organizations may meet with federal government officials at federally leased or owned buildings in DC without having to register.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 3, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House