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Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1467| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1612: Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019
  • S 116-949: For the People Act of 2019
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesPublic participation and lobbying

Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1467| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2019
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
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 8, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1: For the People Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1612: Nonpartisan Bill For the People Act of 2019
  • S 116-949: For the People Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesPublic participation and lobbying