House Bill 4170
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Disclosing Foreign Influence Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4170
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Disclosing Foreign Influence Act
This bill amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (FARA):
- to repeal an exemption from registration under FARA for agents of foreign persons and entities in the private sector who register under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA);
- to require such agents, after initial registration under FARA, to file subsequent statements at the same time, and in the same frequency, as reports filed with Congress under the LDA; and
- to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue civil investigative demands to compel the production of documents relevant to FARA investigations before initiating criminal or civil proceedings.
DOJ must develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to improve FARA enforcement and administration. The DOJ Inspector General must review: (1) the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy; and (2) the use, effectiveness, and potential abuse of DOJ's authority to issue civil investigative demands.
The Government Accountability Office must analyze the effectiveness of FARA enforcement and administration.
October 31, 2017
01/17/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6.
01/17/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
10/31/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/31/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:21 PM