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This bill, known as the "Foreign Registration Obligations for Nonprofit Transparency Act" (FRONT Act), amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to require certain tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that receive funding from "foreign countries of concern" to register as foreign agents. Specifically, the bill targets nonprofits organized under sections 501(c)(3) through (6) of the tax code that receive money from principals in countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. These organizations would need to disclose detailed information about their funding sources, agreements, and activities, including any political activities directly or indirectly resulting from foreign funding. The bill defines "foreign countries of concern" broadly, allowing the Secretary of State to add countries to the list, and provides some exceptions for humanitarian assistance organizations. The registration requirements include submitting copies of written agreements, detailing oral agreements, and providing comprehensive statements about their activities. The new provisions would take effect 30 days after the bill's enactment, significantly expanding FARA's scope to increase transparency around foreign-funded nonprofit organizations operating in the United States.

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