influencing legislation
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
26 U.S.C. § 162 — under this subtitle
The term “influencing legislation” means any attempt to influence any legislation through communication with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of legislation.
26 U.S.C. § 4911 — for purposes of this section
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2), for purposes of this section, the term “influencing legislation” means—
(A) any attempt to influence any legislation through an attempt to affect the opinions of the general public or any segment thereof, and
(B) any attempt to influence any legislation through communication with any member or employee of a legislative body, or with any government official or employee who may participate in the formulation of the legislation.