Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
This bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registrants to include, in their lobbying registrations, the name and address of any foreign government (including agencies or subdivisions) and any foreign political party — other than the client — that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the registrant's lobbying activities. It also makes minor grammatical changes to existing paragraph numbering.
Liberal stresses stronger enforcement and closing loopholes
Narrow transparency change likely to attract bipartisan support, though lobbying-industry pushback could arise.
This bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require registrants to include, in their lobbying registrations, the name and address of any foreign government (including agencies or subdivisions) and any foreign political party — other than the client — that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the registrant's lobbying activities.
It also makes minor grammatical changes to existing paragraph numbering.
The amendment aims to expand disclosure of foreign actors involved in directing or controlling U.S. lobbying efforts.
Modest, administrable transparency reform with bipartisan appeal, but industry resistance and Senate procedure create meaningful obstacles.
How solid the drafting looks.
Liberal stresses stronger enforcement and closing loopholes
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Liberal stresses stronger enforcement and closing loopholes
Likely broadly supportive because the bill increases transparency about foreign influence on U.S. policymaking.
It aligns with concerns about foreign interference and the need for stronger disclosure to protect democratic institutions.
Generally supportive of increased disclosure for accountability, while wanting clarity on legal definitions and administrative burden.
Will look for implementation guidance and a cost-benefit assessment before full endorsement.
Conditionally supportive because it increases transparency and can protect national security, but wary of added regulatory burdens and potential chilling effects on lawful advocacy.
Will seek narrow scope and minimization of compliance costs.
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Modest, administrable transparency reform with bipartisan appeal, but industry resistance and Senate procedure create meaningful obstacles.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberal stresses stronger enforcement and closing loopholes
Modest, administrable transparency reform with bipartisan appeal, but industry resistance and Senate procedure create meaningful obstacles.
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