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Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressS-865| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act" proposes to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 , aiming to enhance transparency in lobbying activities. It introduces a new requirement for entities registered under the LDA. Specifically, the bill mandates that these registrants must include a statement indicating whether they are exempt under section 3(h) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 . This addition to disclosure requirements seeks to provide clearer information regarding the foreign influence activities of lobbyists who claim exemptions from FARA registration.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4893
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-264
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1887
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. 258.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)
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 117-4893
    Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-264
    Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1887
    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. 258.


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


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


  • 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 119-1887: Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Government information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic participation and lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

USA119th CongressS-865| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
The "Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act" proposes to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 , aiming to enhance transparency in lobbying activities. It introduces a new requirement for entities registered under the LDA. Specifically, the bill mandates that these registrants must include a statement indicating whether they are exempt under section 3(h) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 . This addition to disclosure requirements seeks to provide clearer information regarding the foreign influence activities of lobbyists who claim exemptions from FARA registration.

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 117-4893
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-264
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Mar 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1887
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. 258.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)
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 117-4893
    Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-264
    Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act


  • March 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1887
    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. 258.


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


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


  • 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.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1887: Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesLicensing and registrationsPublic participation and lobbying