AIPAC Act

This bill would change the Foreign Agents Registration Act so that some U.S.-based organizations can count as "foreign principals" even if they do not get money or instructions from a foreign government. An organization would be covered if its lobbying or mission aims, in whole or in part, to influence U.S. policy for the political or economic interests of a foreign country, and that country is shown to be a main beneficiary. Signs of this would include repeated advocacy matching the country's diplomatic goals, coordination with foreign officials, support or direction from people abroad, or a lobbying effort named after a foreign nation. The bill would also let any U.S. citizen file a complaint asking the Department of Justice to investigate possible violations by agents of these organizations. The Attorney General would have to publish guidance with examples within 180 days.

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Sponsors

• Thomas Massie Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors