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This bill amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require more detailed reporting of foreign government involvement in lobbying activities. Specifically, the bill mandates that lobbyists disclose the name and address of any foreign government (including regional or municipal governments) and foreign political parties that participate in directing, planning, supervising, or controlling lobbying activities, even if those entities are not the primary client. This means that if a foreign government plays a significant role in guiding or managing a lobbying effort, that government must be explicitly named in the lobbyist's registration documents. The purpose of this legislation appears to be increasing transparency about potential foreign influence in the U.S. lobbying process by ensuring that lawmakers and the public are aware of which foreign governments might be indirectly shaping policy advocacy efforts. The bill makes this change by adding a new paragraph (8) to the existing registration requirements under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.

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