Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

HR 1883, the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act, requires lobbying groups to disclose foreign governments or political parties that direct, plan, or control their lobbying activities. Specifically, it amends the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to mandate that registrants list the name and address of any foreign government (including local units like cities or regions) or foreign political party influencing their lobbying, beyond just the client they represent. This change clarifies that foreign entities directing lobbying efforts - not merely those being lobbied - must be disclosed. The bill directly affects lobbying organizations and firms registered under federal lobbying rules.