House Bill 1419
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1419
Congress
117
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a separate unit for the investigation and enforcement of provisions requiring registration of foreign agents. It provides DOJ with the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for violations and requires foreign agents to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders by foreign principals.
February 26, 2021
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
02/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:02 PM