What do you think of H.R. (1)984?

I read the bill, and wonder about two things: the definition of "significant" and "influence", and the fact that it amends the Ethics law. Knowing those definitions and reading the portion of the Ethics law that the bill amends might shed some light on whether a letter from one of us to his Congressman is included.

Also, I noticed that the list of officials who would be required to report is limited to fairly senior officials. For instance, military personnel of the rank of O-7 are included, but not lower-grade personnel. O-7s are Admirals. I infer that the cutoff is at about the same level for civilan officials, which is fairly senior.

Let's hope my inference and the points I raised in the first paragraph make the bill as practicable an idea as it is protective. Otherwise, as others suggest, it sure would create a lot of work, and erode the privacy of our contacts with our government.

I'm pretty sure it's unconstitutional I wouldn't worry too much. Some lunatic politician wants to make a misguided point.

I might like it if they included inner office ones too.Or did I miss it somewhere in your explanation?

just more unnecessary bureaucratic B.S.