Summary

This regulation imposes restrictions on the use of federal appropriated funds for lobbying activities by recipients of federal contracts, grants, loans, or cooperative agreements, prohibiting payments intended to influence government officials or members of Congress in relation to these federal actions. Recipients must file certifications and disclosure forms, using the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)-approved formats, to confirm compliance and report any lobbying efforts made with nonappropriated funds that would be prohibited if using appropriated funds. Violations of these rules can result in civil penalties, and the regulation outlines specific procedures for enforcement and potential exemptions, particularly by the Secretary of Defense for national interest reasons.

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