A bill to improve the Internal Security of the United States by clarifying the notification requirements for foreign agents under Section 951 of Title 18, United States Code, and to increase the penalties for failure to notify.

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Introduced

15 December 1981

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Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to increase from $5,000 to $50,000 the authorized fine for nondiplomatic agents of foreign governments who act in the United States without prior notification to the Federal authorities. Transfers administration of this offense from the Secretary of State to the Attorney General. Directs the Attorney to set forth notification regulations and to transmit copies of notifications to the Secretary of State.

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summary · EN · 15 December 1981
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1963
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