The ban applies only to lobbyists registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act, and Autor said some trade association executives who don't lobby enough to be required to register may simply end their registration in order to remain on the committees. He said that would discourage transparency about lobbying activities while punishing those who register.
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry's key trading partners of retail goods and services.
National Retail Federation