Office of the General Counsel, Requirements Governing the Lobbying of HUD Personnel; Repeal of Section 13 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act

This document advises the public that the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 repealed section 13 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act. Section 13 established recordkeeping, reporting, and registration requirements governing attempts to influence HUD programs. It also placed limitations on the fees paid to consultants who are engaged to influence the award or allocation of the Department's financial assistance. Beginning on January 1, 1996, the public is no longer required to comply with section 13 and the HUD regulations in 24 CFR part 86 which implement section 13. Among other things, the public need not submit the annual reports due by January 10, 1996 under sections 13 (b)(1) and (c)(1). The public should be aware, however, that the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 may impose new requirements on those seeking to influence the Department's programs.