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119-hr-10939119th Congress

Nigerian Accountability Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

Introduced

Summary

Bans compensated U.S. lobbying for Nigeria while Nigeria is designated a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom. This bill would prohibit paid agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) from lobbying on behalf of the Government of Nigeria during any period when Nigeria is designated a Country of Particular Concern under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. It applies FARA definitions to decide who counts as an "agent" and keeps unpaid, independent advocacy allowed.

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  • Compensated agents and lobbyists: Barred from doing paid lobbying for Nigeria during the CPC designation and subject to FARA enforcement, including civil penalties up to $200,000 and criminal penalties that can include up to five years in prison or fines.
  • Government of Nigeria: Loses access to hired, compensated U.S. lobbying services while the CPC designation is in effect.
  • Independent advocates and unpaid supporters: May continue to represent or speak on Nigeria’s behalf without compensation under the bill’s rule-of-construction.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Ban on paid Nigerian lobbying

If enacted, the bill would bar anyone from acting for pay as an agent of the Government of Nigeria under U.S. foreign-agent rules while Nigeria is designated a country of particular concern for religious freedom (22 U.S.C. 6442(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It would adopt FARA definitions for “agent” and “government of Nigeria,” excluding FARA’s exemptions, and would allow independent, uncompensated advocacy. A person who knowingly violates the rule could face a civil fine up to $200,000. A person who knowingly and corruptly fails to comply could face up to five years in prison, a criminal fine under Title 18, or both.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

AL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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