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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
04/08/2019
04/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to establish a separate unit within the Department of Justice for the investigation and enforcement of such Act, to provide the Attorney General with the authority to impose civil money penalties for violations of such Act, and to require agents of foreign principals who are registered under such Act to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2019, requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a dedicated unit within the counterespionage section of the National Security Division to investigate and enforce the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). It grants the Attorney General the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for FARA violations, including up to $10,000 for late or incomplete registration statements and up to $200,000 for other violations. The bill also mandates that registered foreign agents disclose any transactions where their foreign principals conferred things of financial value, such as gifts or favorable regulatory treatment, to federal or state officeholders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 04/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1467/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1467/BILLS-116hr1467ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1467/BILLS-116hr1467ih.pdf.pdf |
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