Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2229 Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:27 AM

Summary of Bill S 2229

Bill 118 s 2229, also known as the Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require individuals who have acted as foreign agents in the past to retroactively register with the Department of Justice.

The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the political process by ensuring that individuals who have worked on behalf of foreign governments or entities disclose their activities. This would help to prevent foreign interference in US elections and policymaking.

If passed, the Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act would require individuals who have acted as foreign agents in the past to submit a registration statement to the Department of Justice within 90 days of the bill becoming law. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in civil penalties. Overall, the Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act is a bipartisan effort to strengthen national security and protect the integrity of the US political system. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

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Current Status of Bill S 2229

Bill S 2229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill S 2229 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2023. Bill S 2229's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2229

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2229

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2229

Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act

A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the obligation of individuals who formerly served as agents of foreign principals to register retroactively as foreign agents under the Act with respect to activities carried out previously on behalf of such foreign principals, and for other purposes.