Foreign Influence Transparency Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:56:00Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1819 Foreign Influence Transparency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1819

The Foreign Influence Transparency Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1819, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in regards to foreign influence in the United States.

If passed, the Foreign Influence Transparency Act would require individuals and organizations that are acting on behalf of a foreign government to register with the Department of Justice. This registration would include disclosing information about their activities, funding sources, and any connections to foreign governments.

Additionally, the bill would require these individuals and organizations to report any political activities they engage in on behalf of a foreign government. This includes lobbying efforts, campaign contributions, and any other attempts to influence US policy or elections. The Foreign Influence Transparency Act aims to prevent foreign governments from covertly influencing US politics and policy-making. By increasing transparency and accountability, the bill seeks to protect the integrity of the US democratic process and ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of the American people. Overall, the Foreign Influence Transparency Act is a bipartisan effort to address concerns about foreign interference in US affairs. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to safeguard US sovereignty and democracy.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1819

Bill HR 1819 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 28, 2023. Bill HR 1819 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 28, 2023. Bill HR 1819's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 28, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1819

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1819

Foreign Influence Transparency Act

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to limit the exemption from the registration requirements of such Act for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of bona fide religious, scholastic, academic, or scientific pursuits or the fine arts to activities which do not promote the political agenda of a foreign government, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the disclosures of foreign gifts by institutions, and for other purposes.