To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain disclosures by registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Grassley) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act to require lobbyist registrants to disclose whether they are exempt from Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) under section 3(h).
Who Benefits and How
Congress gains visibility into lobbyists claiming FARA exemptions. Public transparency improves regarding foreign influence. Oversight of lobbying-FARA intersection is enhanced.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Lobbyist registrants must add FARA exemption statement to registrations. Minimal additional compliance burden. Closes disclosure gap between LDA and FARA.
Key Provisions
- Adds paragraph (8) to Section 4(b) of LDA
- Requires statement on FARA section 3(h) exemption status
- Simple disclosure addition to existing registration
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires lobbyist registrants to disclose if exempt under Foreign Agents Registration Act
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Close transparency gap between lobbying and foreign agent disclosure"
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