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AR HB1662

AR HB1662
To Prohibit Lobbying For A Covered Foreign Entity.


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Introduced
03/04/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
Passed
Dead
05/05/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LOBBYING FOR A COVERED FOREIGN ENTITY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits lobbying on behalf of certain foreign entities, specifically those from China or Russia, or entities on U.S. government screening lists. The bill defines a "covered foreign entity" as an individual, government, or organization that is either on the U.S. Commerce Secretary's Consolidated Screening List or Entity List, domiciled in China or Russia, under the influence or control of those governments, or a subsidiary of such an entity. The bill makes it illegal for a person to receive monetary compensation for lobbying on behalf of such a covered foreign entity. Penalties for violation escalate with repeated offenses: the first offense carries a fine between $50 and $3,500, the second offense can result in up to 6 months in prison and/or a $5,000 fine, and the third or subsequent offense is considered a felony with potential imprisonment up to one year and/or a $10,000 fine. The legislation aims to restrict foreign influence in lobbying activities and protect national interests by creating significant legal consequences for those who lobby for specified foreign entities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (64)

Blake Johnson (R)* Brit McKenzie (R)* Brandon Achor (R),  Wade Andrews (R),  Sonia Barker (R),  Howard Beaty (R),  Rick Beck (R),  Mary Bentley (R),  Stan Berry (R),  Harlan Breaux (R),  Keith Brooks (R),  Karilyn Brown (R),  Matt Brown (R),  Nick Burkes (R),  Rebecca Burkes (R),  Joey Carr (R),  John Carr (R),  Fran Cavenaugh (R),  Paul Childress (R),  Cameron Cooper (R),  Bruce Cozart (R),  Cindy Crawford (R),  James Eaton (R),  Brian Evans (R),  Tony Furman (R),  Jimmy Gazaway (R),  Zack Gramlich (R),  Brad Hall (R),  R.J. Hawk (R),  Steve Hollowell (R),  Lee Johnson (R),  Wayne Long (R),  Robin Lundstrum (R),  Roger Lynch (R),  John Maddox (R),  Mindy McAlindon (R),  Rick McClure (R),  Mark McElroy (R),  Richard McGrew (R),  Ron McNair (R),  Jon Milligan (R),  Jeremiah Moore (R),  Jason Nazarenko (R),  Stetson Painter (R),  Shad Pearce (R),  Mark Perry (D),  Aaron Pilkington (R),  Chad Puryear (R),  David Ray (R),  Scott Richardson (R),  Marcus Richmond (R),  Ryan Rose (R),  Johnny Rye (R),  Bart Schulz (R),  Matthew Shepherd (R),  Trey Steimel (R),  Randy Torres (R),  Dwight Tosh (R),  Kendon Underwood (R),  Steve Unger (R),  DeAnn Vaught (R),  Steven Walker (R),  Carlton Wing (R),  Jim Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment. (on 05/05/2025)

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