PAID OFF Act of 2023

HR 1099, the PAID OFF Act of 2023, amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to restrict exemptions for foreign agents representing specific countries. It defines six "countries of concern" (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Syria) and removes existing exemptions under FARA that previously allowed agents of these nations to avoid registration. This change directly affects foreign agents working on behalf of those six countries in the U.S., requiring them to register as foreign agents under FARA. The law expires on October 1, 2026, after which the amendments will no longer apply.