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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 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 office- holders.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021, aims to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in several ways. First, it establishes a dedicated enforcement unit within the Department of Justice to investigate and take legal action against individuals suspected of violating FARA. Second, it gives the Attorney General the authority to impose civil money penalties for FARA violations, such as failing to file timely or complete registration statements or other compliance issues. Third, it requires agents of foreign principals registered under FARA to disclose any transactions where the foreign principal conferred a thing of financial value, such as a gift or payment, to a federal or state officeholder.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1419/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1419/BILLS-117hr1419ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1419/BILLS-117hr1419ih.pdf.pdf |
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