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Retroactive Registration: Increased transparency for former foreign agents' activities.

This law strengthens rules on disclosing foreign influence in the US by requiring retroactive registration for individuals who previously acted on behalf of foreign governments or entities. The change also allows courts to mandate registration and disclosure even after the individual has ceased working for the foreign principal. The goal is to enhance national security and transparency regarding foreign lobbying.
Key points
Individuals who previously represented foreign interests must now register those activities retroactively, even if they are no longer working for those entities.
Courts can order the disclosure of information about past activities on behalf of foreign principals, making it easier to prosecute undisclosed foreign lobbying.
These rules apply to activities undertaken at any time—before, on, or after the date the law is enacted.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2229
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-07-11