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.
H.R. 8809, called the "AIPAC Act," amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to expand which organizations must register as foreign agents. The bill specifically targets domestic U.S. organizations that, while not directly funded by foreign governments, conduct lobbying activities that primarily benefit a foreign country's political or economic interests. Organizations would need to register if they meet certain criteria, including repeatedly advocating for policies aligned with a foreign nation's diplomatic goals, receiving support or direction from foreign officials, or having a foreign nation's name in their organization. The bill allows U.S. citizens to file complaints with the Department of Justice requesting investigations of organizations they believe violate these requirements. The Attorney General must issue guidance within 180 days explaining how the new definition applies, including examples and compliance expectations.
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