Bill > LB904

This bill amends the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act to change provisions related to Chinese military companies, which are defined as companies that are subsidiaries of or owned or controlled by a Chinese military company, and are considered foreign adversaries of the United States. Specifically, it requires lobbyists and consultants acting on behalf of these companies to register and disclose certain information, including acknowledging they are acting as an agent of a foreign adversary, and to disclose the specific matters they intend to influence. The bill also establishes civil penalties for violations, with escalating fines for subsequent offenses, and allows for a reward to be paid to individuals who provide information leading to a violation finding, contingent on the recovery of civil penalties. The original sections of law being amended are repealed and replaced with these new provisions, including a new section that defines "influencing activity" broadly to cover various forms of communication and interaction.

Military Affairs and Security

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