Freedom to Petition the Government Act

Sponsored byRep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 12 February 2025

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.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]AZ

Cosponsors

Republican2100%

Republican:Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]AZ
Republican:Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]TN

Classification

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Government Operations and Politics

Legislative subjects

District of ColumbiaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of CongressSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Track Freedom to Petition the Government Act as it moves through Congress