H.R. 1419 · 117th Congress · House

Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced
Feb 26, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a separate unit for the investigation and enforcement of provisions requiring registration of foreign agents. It provides DOJ with the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for violations and requires foreign agents to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders by foreign principals.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. FEB 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 26, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 26, 2021

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