H.R.8809

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the definition of "foreign principal" and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests.

Introduced·5/14/26

Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act to clarify the definition of "foreign principal" and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign.

The bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to clarify the definition of "foreign principal" and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests. It specifies that entities engaged in substantial advocacy aligned with foreign state interests should disclose such alignment to the public. The bill also establishes a private right of action for any organization, association, corporation, or other entity that is organized under the laws of the United States or any state.

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History

May 14

House

Introduced in House

May 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.