Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
- Last Action
- 1/8/2026
Actions
- 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-01-03Introduced in House
- 2025-01-03Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-03 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
- Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
Subjects
- District of Columbia
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Members of Congress
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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