arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Lobbying Transparency Boost: Disclosing Foreign Agent Exemptions.

This new law enhances transparency in Washington lobbying activities. It requires lobbyists to disclose whether they are utilizing specific exemptions from registering as foreign agents. This provides the public and the government with better insight into who is influencing political decisions and on whose behalf, strengthening oversight of foreign influence.
Key points
Lobbyists must now state if they are exempt from registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
The change aims to increase public awareness and oversight of foreign influence on U.S. policy.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Passed Senate
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_865
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-03-05
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_865.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Lobbyists must now state if they are exempt from registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
  • The change aims to increase public awareness and oversight of foreign influence on U.S. policy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security