HB 4449
House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Requiring Full Disclosure of Lobbying Activities in the Government Sector, Repealing Republic Act No. 1827, and Providing Penalties Therefor
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The bill would require anyone who lobbies government officials for pay to register, obtain a license, and regularly disclose who they work for, what they are trying to influence, and how much they spend. A joint secretariat would keep a public online database of all lobbyists and their activities, and violations could lead to fines, license suspension, or even jail time.
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HB04449 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch