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119-hr-8809119th Congress

AIPAC Act

Sponsored By: Representative Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would expand FARA's definition of "foreign principal" to cover some U.S. organizations that act in the political or economic interests of a foreign country. It would also let any U.S. citizen request a Justice Department investigation and require the Attorney General to publish guidance on how the new rule applies.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New rules for foreign-aligned lobbying

This bill would expand who counts as a "foreign principal" under the foreign agents law. It would cover U.S.-organized groups whose lobbying or stated mission partly advances a foreign country's political or economic interests when objective indicia show that country is the main beneficiary. Indicia listed include repeated advocacy matching a foreign government's diplomatic goals, coordination with foreign officials or foreign-funded institutions, material support or direction from persons in the foreign country, or using a foreign nation's name in the activity title. The Attorney General would have to issue public guidance within 180 days after enactment. Any U.S. citizen would be able to file a complaint with the Department of Justice asking for an investigation. If enacted, this could increase public transparency but also raise compliance and legal risk for affected U.S. groups.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

KY • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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