Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify what information lobbyists (people hired to influence government decisions) must report when they register. The bill specifically requires lobbyists to disclose foreign governments and foreign political parties that direct or control their lobbying activities.
Who It Affects
Lobbyists and lobbying firms that work on behalf of foreign governments, foreign agencies, foreign subdivisions or foreign political parties.
Key Provisions
• Lobbyists must report the name and address of each foreign government that participates in directing, planning, supervising or controlling their lobbying activities (Sec. 2)
• Lobbyists must report the name and address of each foreign political party that participates in directing, planning, supervising or controlling their lobbying activities (Sec. 2)
• This requirement applies to foreign agencies and subdivisions like regional or municipal units of government (Sec. 2)
• Foreign entities do not need to be reported if they are the client itself (Sec. 2)
What Changes
Lobbyists will now be required to disclose which foreign governments and foreign political parties direct or control their lobbying work, unless that foreign entity is already their direct client.
Important Definitions
The bill does not explicitly define lobbying, foreign government, foreign political party or lobbying activities.
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