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S. 856119th Congress
Official title: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Introduced:
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Lobbyists would have to disclose foreign governments or parties that secretly direct their work, even if not a paying client.
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The bill updates the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registered lobbyists to disclose the name and address of any foreign government or foreign political party that helps direct, plan, supervise, or control their lobbying activity, even if that entity is not their official client. This closes a gap where such foreign involvement could otherwise go unreported.
This affects professional lobbyists and lobbying firms in the U.S., especially those working on behalf of foreign interests. It also affects government watchdog agencies and the public, who would gain clearer information about foreign influence on lobbying.
The change increases transparency around foreign involvement in U.S. lobbying campaigns aimed at lawmakers and policy. It is a narrow, technical addition to existing disclosure rules rather than a new regulatory system.
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Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.