PAID OFF Act of 2023
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes rules about who has to register as a foreign agent under an existing law called the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. It removes certain exemptions (excuses from rules) for people who work for six specific countries. The bill also includes a sunset provision, meaning these changes will automatically stop on October 1, 2026.
Who It Affects
Agents of foreign principals (people working on behalf of foreign governments or entities) from these six countries: China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Syria. Anyone currently using exemptions from registration requirements when working for these countries will be affected.
Key Provisions
• The bill defines "country of concern" as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and Syria. (Sec. 2(a))
• Agents working for any of these six countries cannot use two specific exemptions from the Foreign Agents Registration Act. (Sec. 2(b))
• The changes made by this bill automatically end on October 1, 2026. (Sec. 2(c))
What Changes
People working as agents for the six designated countries can no longer use certain exemptions that would normally allow them to avoid registering as foreign agents. They must follow the full registration requirements of the Foreign Agents Registration Act.
Important Definitions
"Country of concern" means China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba or Syria.
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