Freedom to Petition the Government Act
Freedom to Petition the Government Act
Plain Language Summary
# Freedom to Petition the Government Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would allow nonprofit organizations from outside Washington, D.C. to meet with federal officials in D.C. without first registering as a business with the D.C. government. Currently, organizations formed outside D.C.—including nonprofits—must register with D.C.
before conducting business there. Under this bill, outside nonprofits could have meetings with federal officials in federal buildings without that registration requirement. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects nonprofit organizations based outside D.C. that want to meet with federal officials or Congress to advocate for their causes. It also affects the D.C. government's ability to require registration from these organizations. **Current Status** The bill (HR 69) was introduced by Representative Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
Freedom to Petition the Government ActThis 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.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.