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Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1993

Introduced: March 4, 1993 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 9, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Mar 9, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1059)
Mar 4, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 4, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 4, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit multicandidate political committees or separate segregated funds of certain organizations or corporations which are controlled by foreign persons from making any contributions or expenditures with respect to an election for Federal office.

Prohibits foreign nationals from participating in the decisionmaking process of domestic organizations engaged in Federal, State, or local election-related activities.

Establishes within the Federal Election Commission a clearinghouse of public information regarding the political activities of foreign principals and their agents.

Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require agents to file quarterly supplemental registration statements. Establishes civil penalties for violation of the registration requirements.

What's happening now March 9, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1225: Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1225/
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"H.R. 1225: Ethics in Foreign Lobbying Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1225/.
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H.R. 1225, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1225/.
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