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Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

USA119th CongressS-856| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act" , proposes an amendment to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 . Its primary purpose is to clarify and expand the information required in lobbying registrations, specifically concerning foreign entities involved in influencing U.S. policy. The amendment modifies Section 4(b) of the Act by adding a new disclosure requirement. It mandates that registrants must provide the name and address of any foreign government (including its agencies or subdivisions) or foreign political party that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of their lobbying activities, even if that entity is not the direct client. This provision aims to shed light on foreign influence that might not be immediately apparent through direct client relationships.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4254
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-829
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1883
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 17, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4254
    Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-829
    Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1883
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1883: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Government information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic participation and lobbying

Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

USA119th CongressS-856| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This bill, titled the "Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act" , proposes an amendment to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 . Its primary purpose is to clarify and expand the information required in lobbying registrations, specifically concerning foreign entities involved in influencing U.S. policy. The amendment modifies Section 4(b) of the Act by adding a new disclosure requirement. It mandates that registrants must provide the name and address of any foreign government (including its agencies or subdivisions) or foreign political party that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of their lobbying activities, even if that entity is not the direct client. This provision aims to shed light on foreign influence that might not be immediately apparent through direct client relationships.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4254
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-829
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1883
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 17, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4254
    Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-829
    Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1883
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 17, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1883: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic participation and lobbying