Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act

This bill would amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to strengthen transparency requirements for registered lobbyists. Specifically, it would require lobbyists to publicly identify any foreign government entities, agencies, subdivisions, or foreign political parties that participate in directing, planning, supervising, or controlling their lobbying activities. This disclosure requirement would apply regardless of whether those foreign entities are financially funding the lobbying efforts.

The bill aims to increase public visibility into foreign influence on U.S. lobbying and policymaking. Lobbyists would need to provide the names and addresses of any foreign governments or political parties involved in their work as part of their registration filings, which are made available to the public. This would help citizens and government officials better understand potential foreign involvement in efforts to influence U.S. policy.

The bill is currently in committee consideration in the House. A companion Senate version passed the Senate in December 2025, though the House has not yet advanced the legislation. If enacted, the bill would impose new disclosure obligations on lobbying firms and individuals representing foreign interests, though the Congressional Budget Office estimated compliance costs would not be significant.