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What is the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act 1946?

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The Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act in 1946 provided that any person or organization (lobbyists) that receives money to be used to influence legislation must register with the clerk of the House as well as the secretary of the Senate. Also any group or person that registers must disclose their employer, salary, duration of employment and purpose of their expenses, as well as giving quarterly reports on his/her activities with the penalty of a fine up to $10,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years if these provisions are not met.

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