New rules for reporting foreign mission meetings with local officials.
This act requires certain countries (including China, Russia, Iran) to report meetings between their representatives and U.S. state and local officials, as well as visits to educational institutions. This aims to increase transparency and awareness of foreign activities, potentially impacting national security and foreign policy, indirectly affecting stability and public trust.
Key points
Selected countries must notify the U.S. State Department 96 hours in advance of meetings with local officials and visits to educational institutions.
The State Department will report monthly to Congress on these notified meetings.
The act applies to countries including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Afghanistan (under Taliban control).
The requirements of this act will expire 5 years after its enactment.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1623
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-05-06