No Funding for Foreign Agents Act
No Funding for Foreign Agents Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Funding for Foreign Agents Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would prohibit the use of federal funds to support or employ individuals or organizations that are registered as foreign agents under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Essentially, it aims to prevent U.S. government money from going to people or groups that are legally required to disclose that they work on behalf of foreign governments or interests. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal agencies and contractors who hire staff or partner with organizations.
It could impact individuals registered as foreign agents, lobbying firms, consulting companies, and any organization receiving federal funding that employs registered foreign agents. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 3610) is currently in committee and has not been passed. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process and has not advanced to a floor vote.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.