S.Amdt. 3704

SA 3704, submitted by Mr. Grassley, aims to change and add requirements to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 within bill S. 2296.

The amendment seeks to make the following changes:

• Add a definition for informational material, which refers to any material that a person believes, has reason to believe, or intends will influence the public or any U.S. Government agency or official regarding the policies of the United States or the interests, policies, or relations of a foreign political party or government.

• Update Section 4 of the Act by replacing the term political propaganda with informational materials in the section heading.

• Require that labels on behalf of a foreign principal state the name of the foreign country where that principal is located.

• Make it unlawful for a registered agent of a foreign principal to provide informational material to, or request information or advice from, any Government agency or official (including Congress) regarding foreign or domestic policies unless the material or request includes a true and accurate statement that the person is registered as an agent under the Act.

• Replace the term political propaganda with informational material in Section 11 of the Act regarding reports to Congress.