Disclosing Foreign Influence Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 31, 2017)
Disclosing Foreign Influence Act
This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA):
- to repeal an exemption from registration under FARA for agents of foreign persons and entities in the private sector who register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA);
- to require such agents, after initial registration under FARA, to file subsequent statements at the same time, and in the same frequency, as reports filed with Congress under the LDA; and
- to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue civil investigative demands to compel the production of documents relevant to FARA investigations before initiating criminal or civil proceedings.
DOJ must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to improve FARA enforcement and administration. The DOJ Inspector General must review: (1) the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy; and (2) the use, effectiveness, and potential abuse of DOJ's authority to issue civil investigative demands.
The Government Accountability Office must analyze the effectiveness of FARA enforcement and administration.
What just happenedJan 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 31, 2017
- Jan 17, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 17, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 17, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House