Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act

Bill 119 hr 1887, also known as the Lobbying Disclosure Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. The main purpose of this bill is to require individuals or organizations who are registered lobbyists to disclose any exemptions they may have under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938.

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) requires individuals or organizations who are acting as agents of foreign principals to register with the Department of Justice and disclose their activities and relationships. However, there are certain exemptions under FARA that allow some individuals or organizations to avoid registering.

This bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability by requiring registered lobbyists to disclose any exemptions they may have under FARA. By doing so, it will provide more information to the public and policymakers about the relationships and activities of lobbyists who may be acting on behalf of foreign entities. Overall, the Lobbying Disclosure Act Amendment is aimed at ensuring that lobbyists are held accountable for their actions and that the public has access to important information about their activities.