The NY Times offers this report, which begins: “The House voted Thursday to drag into public view the role that registered lobbyists play in soliciting and collecting contributions for political campaigns, exposing for the first time one of the most effective ways that influence-seekers ingratiate themselves with lawmakers and presidents.” See also this NY Times editorial, this Washington Post article, this WaPo editorial, this statement from the Campaign Legal Center, and this analysis by Bob Bauer.