Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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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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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.