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S. 856 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 2 · Center 1 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA) (Introduced 03/05/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.36 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/17/2025 Held at the desk. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to Senate (11/03/2025)
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
This bill requires registered lobbyists to disclose any foreign countries or political parties that are involved in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of the lobbyist's activities.
119 S856 ES: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act U.S. Senate text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 856IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESAN ACTTo amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act.2.Clarification of contents of registrationSection 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and(2)in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and(8)notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant..Passed the Senate December 16, 2025.Secretary
119 S856 IS: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act U.S. Senate 2025-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 856IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 5, 2025Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hassan, and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsA BILLTo amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act.2.Clarification of contents of registrationSection 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and(2)in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and(8)notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant..
119 S856 RS: Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act U.S. Senate 2025-11-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 257119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 856IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 5, 2025Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Durbin, Ms. Hassan, and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsNovember 3, 2025Reported by Mr. Paul, without amendmentA BILLTo amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act.2.Clarification of contents of registrationSection 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (6), by striking and at the end; and(2)in paragraph (7), by striking the offense. and inserting the following: the offense; and(8)notwithstanding paragraph (4), the name and address of each government of a foreign country (including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country, such as a regional or municipal unit of government) and foreign political party, other than the client, that participates in the direction, planning, supervision, or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant..November 3, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 03/05/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| 07/30/2025 | Senate | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 11/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report. |
| 11/03/2025 | Senate | Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report. |
| 11/03/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257. |
| 12/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8794; text: CR S8794) |
| 12/17/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 12/17/2025 | House floor actions | Received in the House. |
| 12/17/2025 | House floor actions | Held at the desk. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed Senate | Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 11/03/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 07/30/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 03/05/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
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