Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 28, 2019)
Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a separate unit for the investigation and enforcement of provisions requiring registration of foreign agents. It provides DOJ with the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for violations and requires foreign agents to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders by foreign principals.
What just happenedApr 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House