HB 2879 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Creates the foreign agents registration act

HB 2879 requires individuals acting as agents for "hostile foreign principals" (defined as entities from countries designated as U.S. "foreign adversaries" by the Commerce Department) and foreign-supported political organizations to register with Missouri's Ethics Commission. Agents must file detailed registration statements within 10 days of starting work, disclosing their business, funding sources, activities, and contacts, with quarterly updates required. Foreign-supported political organizations (those receiving foreign funds in the past five years) must register by January 1, 2027, providing information on their funding and activities influencing Missouri policy or elections. The bill directly affects foreign-linked actors engaging in political activity within Missouri, mandating transparency about their foreign ties and financial relationships.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Mar 10, 2026
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