Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019

United States116th CongressHR-1467House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Apr 8, 2019

Summary

Official Summary

Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a separate unit for the investigation and enforcement of provisions requiring registration of foreign agents. It provides DOJ with the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for violations and requires foreign agents to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders by foreign principals.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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