Require lobbyists to disclose if they are working on behalf of foreign governments or political parties.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act?
The Senate passed S. 856 on December 15, 2025, and the bill now moves to the House for consideration. House leadership decides when to schedule a floor vote, which serves as the main constraint for the bill. While the Senate approved the measure, bills that pass one chamber often fail to become law because the House does not always take up the legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (S. 856 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 829 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 829 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.