S.Amdt. 2971
What it does: Inserts “This clause shall not apply to a gift, meal, refreshment, or travel provided by a State,…” after “principal.”
Sen. John Ensign (R-NV)What it changes
1 change to S. 2349 · shown in the bill's text
Inserts “This clause shall not apply to a gift, meal, refreshment, or travel provided by a State,…” after “principal.”
In S. 2349 · Placed on Calendar Senate
(2) adding at the end the following:
"(B)(i) This clause shall not apply to a gift from a registered lobbyist or an agent of a foreign principal.[inserted: This clause shall not apply to a gift, meal, refreshment, or travel provided by a State, local, or tribal government.]
"(ii) Notwithstanding division (i), a Member, officer, or employee may accept a meal or refreshment from a registered lobbyist or an agent of a foreign principal subject to the monetary limits in this clause. A Member shall list on the Member's official website the value of any meals or refreshments permitted by this division to the Member or employee of the Member and the name of the person who paid for such items not later than 15 days after such meals or refreshments are received.".
Original wording
On page 8, line 7, after “principal.” insert “This clause shall not apply to a gift, meal, refreshment, or travel provided by a State, local, or tribal government.”.
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As printed
SA 2971. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 2349, to provide greater transparency in the legislative process; which was ordered to lie on the table, as follows:
On page 8, line 7, after “principal.” insert “This clause shall not apply to a gift, meal, refreshment, or travel provided by a State, local, or tribal government.”.
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Senate amendment submitted
March 9, 2006