Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

Official: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

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Why This Matters

The Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act makes it mandatory for lobbyists to reveal any foreign governments or political parties that influence their lobbying efforts. This change aims to improve transparency and accountability in how lobbying is conducted in the United States.

If you are a lobbyist, you will have to disclose more about foreign influences on your work.

Affects: Lobbyists working with foreign governments or political parties will need to provide more detailed information.

Summary

Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to evaluate the procurement activities of federal agencies to determine whether provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process have created any national security risk and report to Congress.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires lobbyists to disclose foreign governments involved in their activities. 2. It adds a new requirement for lobbyists to list foreign political parties that influence their work. 3. The bill clarifies what information must be included in lobbying registrations. 4. It aims to increase transparency about foreign involvement in lobbying efforts. 5. Lobbyists must provide the names and addresses of foreign entities that direct their activities.

Who is affected?

Lobbyists working with foreign governments or political parties will need to provide more detailed information.