Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2516

119th Congress

Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.

Introduced:Jul 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Burgess Owens

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Republican

UT-4

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Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 aims to restrict the benefits available to former members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become registered lobbyists. This bill would prevent these individuals from accessing retirement systems, health benefits, and life insurance programs that are typically available to federal employees.

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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorBurgess Owens (R-UT)

Introduced7/2/2025

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.

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The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 aims to restrict the benefits available to former members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become registered lobbyists. This bill would prevent these individuals from accessing retirement systems, health benefits, and life insurance programs that are typically available to federal employees.

Bill Number: 2516
Sponsor: Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Title: Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2516
Sponsor: Burgess Owens (R-UT)
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Introduced: 7/2/2025
Summary: The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 aims to restrict the benefits available to former members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become registered lobbyists. This bill would prevent these individuals from accessing retirement systems, health benefits, and life insura

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The Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025 aims to restrict the benefits available to former members of Congress and senior congressional employees who become registered lobbyists. This bill would prevent these individuals from accessing retirement systems, health benefits, and life insurance programs that are typically available to federal employees.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

End the Congressional Revolving Door Act This bill prohibits a former Member of Congress or former senior congressional employee who is a registered lobbyist, and entitled to compensation as such, from being eligible for any benefits beginning after enactment of this bill under <ul> <li> the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), including the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP); </li> <li>the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), including the TSP; </li> <li>the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, including federal enhanced dental and vision benefits; or</li> <li>the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.</li> </ul> The bill does not prevent the payment of any CSRS or FERS lump-sum credit to which an individual is entitled or any nonforfeitable amount in an individual's TSP account.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill prohibits former members of Congress and senior congressional staff who become registered lobbyists from receiving benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System, Federal Employees Retirement System, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program.
The bill does not prevent the payment of any lump-sum credits or nonforfeitable amounts in an individual's Thrift Savings Plan account.
The goal of the bill is to limit the benefits available to individuals who transition from public service to private lobbying roles, often referred to as the 'revolving door' between government and industry.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect former members of Congress and senior congressional staff who become registered lobbyists after leaving public service. If enacted, these individuals would no longer be eligible for the federal retirement, health, and life insurance benefits typically available to government employees. This could impact their financial security and access to benefits in their post-government careers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2516, 119th Congress (2025). "Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2516

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