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6/4/2026, 9:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8809

This bill, designated as H.R. 8809 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 14, 2026, aims to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 by specifically focusing on clarifying the definition of "foreign principal" and enhancing transparency in lobbying activities conducted on behalf of foreign interests.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8809

Bill HR 8809 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 14, 2026. Bill HR 8809 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 14, 2026.  Bill HR 8809's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8809

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8809

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8809

To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the definition of "foreign principal" and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests.
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the definition of "foreign principal" and ensure transparency in lobbying on behalf of foreign interests.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8809

Thomas Massie
Thomas Massie
KentuckyRepublican

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