To Protect Donors Trade Groups Seek Clarification on New Disclosure Provision of S.1

Trade associations still do not want to be included in the stealth lobbying coalition provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (S.1). The Hill reports, "Trade groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say a new lobbying law could require the release of their member lists, violating freedom of association protections granted by the Constitution." The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers have sent a letter to the Secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the House asking for "guidance" on how to interpret the new reporting requirements.
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