Increased Transparency in Foreign Lobbying: Who Really Influences Laws?
New rules require lobbying firms in the U.S. to disclose not only their direct clients but also foreign governments or political parties that actually direct their activities. This will give citizens a clearer picture of who and how attempts to influence political decisions in the country, increasing transparency and accountability. It will help assess whether foreign interests are openly represented in the legislative process.
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Lobbying firms must disclose foreign governments and political parties that control their activities, even if they are not direct clients.
Greater transparency in foreign lobbying will allow citizens to better understand who influences laws.
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