This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to significantly enhance transparency regarding foreign government influence on informational materials. It mandates that a conspicuous statement be included on such materials, clearly disclosing if the foreign principal is supervised, directed, owned, controlled, financed, or subsidized by a "covered nation" or any other foreign government acting on its behalf. The term "covered nation" refers to specific countries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, ensuring the public is informed about potential propaganda or influence from these entities. This measure aims to provide greater public awareness of the sources of information disseminated by foreign agents.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
International Affairs
Foreign Propaganda Transparency Act
USA119th CongressHR-8155| House
| Updated: 3/27/2026
This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to significantly enhance transparency regarding foreign government influence on informational materials. It mandates that a conspicuous statement be included on such materials, clearly disclosing if the foreign principal is supervised, directed, owned, controlled, financed, or subsidized by a "covered nation" or any other foreign government acting on its behalf. The term "covered nation" refers to specific countries like China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, ensuring the public is informed about potential propaganda or influence from these entities. This measure aims to provide greater public awareness of the sources of information disseminated by foreign agents.