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Foreign Propaganda Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-8155| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2026
Marlin A. Stutzman

Marlin A. Stutzman

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Marlin A. Stutzman

Marlin A. Stutzman

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted