Bill · S. 856· Senate(119-S-856)
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Held at the desk.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Awaiting House
What this bill would do
This Act, titled the "Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act," aims to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. The primary purpose is to clarify requirements regarding what must be included in certain registrations. It specifically targets the disclosure of foreign entities involved in lobbying activities. The bill adds a new requirement for registrants to provide specific details about foreign involvement.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The act mandates that registrants disclose the names and addresses of foreign governments or political parties that participate in the direction or control of their lobbying activities.
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+2
The bill increases transparency requirements for lobbyists by requiring the disclosure of foreign government involvement in their activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency Regarding Foreign Influence: Under Section 2, the bill requires registrants to disclose the name and address of any foreign government, agency, or political party that participates in the direction, planning, or control of lobbying activities. This could provide the public with a clearer understanding of who is influencing political processes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Reduces Lobbying+2
- 12/17/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 12/16/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794)
- 11/3/2025
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.
- 7/30/2025
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 3/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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