United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5228 (109th)
To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials, and for other purposes.
Introduced
27 April 2006
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Status
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H4234)
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Summary
Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require representatives of governments designated by the Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism (covered foreign principals) to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials. Prohibits the Secretary from recognizing as accredited a diplomatic or consular officer of a covered foreign principal unless the officer agrees to comply with this Act. Requires the Attorney General to make such information available to the general public in an electronic format.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2006
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 27 April 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 27 April 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/5228
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/5228