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This bill aims to modify the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 by limiting certain exemptions for foreign agents representing entities from specific countries of concern. The bill introduces a mechanism for the Secretary of State to propose changes to the list of "countries of concern" in consultation with the Attorney General, which would require approval through a joint congressional resolution with specific formatting requirements. Specifically, the bill removes exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act for agents of corporate or government entities owned or controlled by countries identified in a particular section of the State Department Basic Authorities Act. The proposed changes include a detailed process for adding or deleting countries from the "countries of concern" list, which involves submitting proposals to key congressional committee leaders and requiring a joint resolution for approval. Importantly, these amendments are set to automatically expire five years after the bill's enactment, providing a temporary mechanism for enhanced scrutiny of foreign agent registrations from potentially problematic countries.

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