Stricter Rules and Transparency for Foreign Lobbying and Influence.
This law strengthens oversight of individuals and entities lobbying in the U.S. on behalf of foreign governments or principals. It establishes a dedicated enforcement unit within the Department of Justice and introduces significant civil fines for failing to register or file complete disclosures. Crucially, it mandates public disclosure of all financial benefits or gifts given by foreign principals to U.S. federal and state officeholders, increasing transparency regarding foreign influence.
Key points
A new, dedicated unit within the Department of Justice will be established to investigate and prosecute violations of foreign agent registration rules.
The Attorney General gains authority to impose substantial civil fines (up to $200,000) for knowingly failing to comply with registration and disclosure requirements.
Foreign agents must publicly disclose any gifts, salaries, or financial benefits conferred by their foreign principal upon federal or state politicians.
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