S 1364 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act of 2023

This bill strengthens the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) by enhancing enforcement mechanisms for agents of foreign principals. It authorizes the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands requiring agents to produce documents, answer written questions, and provide testimony, with specific procedural safeguards. The bill also increases civil penalties for violations, including higher fines for failure to register or file supplements, and adds new requirements for disclosing registration status during meetings with Congress. It mandates the Attorney General to develop a comprehensive enforcement strategy and submit annual reports on enforcement actions. These changes primarily affect foreign agents, lobbyists, and organizations representing foreign governments or entities who must comply with FARA's registration requirements.
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Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 27, 2023 Last action Apr 27, 2023
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Apr 27, 2023
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Apr 27, 2023
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