S. 829 – Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

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The Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to tighten registration rules for lobbyists. It requires lobbyists to list the name and address of any foreign government, agency, subdivision, or foreign political party—other than the client—that helps direct, plan, supervise, or control their lobbying activities. This change aims to increase transparency about foreign influence in U.S. lobbying.

Key Provisions

Adds a new paragraph (8) to Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act requiring registrants to disclose the name and address of each foreign government or foreign political party involved in directing or controlling lobbying work.
Removes minor wording (“and” at the end of paragraph (6) and “the offense.” in paragraph (7)) to clarify the provision.

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Held at the desk.

June 27, 2023 • 9:25 AM

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

March 16, 2023

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

March 16, 2023

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

March 29, 2023

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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment. With written report No. 118-13.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

April 25, 2023

SenateCalendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 37.

April 25, 2023

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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2251; text: CR S2251)

June 22, 2023

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

June 26, 2023

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Received in the House.

June 27, 2023 • 9:04 AM

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Held at the desk.

June 27, 2023 • 9:25 AM

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What members said about S. 829 on the floor

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Sen. Charles E. SchumerD-NY · Jun 22, 2023

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 36, S. 264; Calendar No. 37, S. 829; Calendar No. 38, S.…

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Engrossed in SenateIssued June 22, 2023

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 829

AN ACT

To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act.

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Clarification of contents of registration

Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended—

(1)

in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and

(2)

in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following:

the offense; and

(8)

notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant.

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Passed the Senate June 22, 2023.

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