This proposal tightens lobbying reports to shine more light on foreign influence. It would require lobbyists to list the name and address of any foreign government or foreign political party that helps direct, plan, supervise, or control their lobbying work—even if that foreign group isn’t the lobbyist’s official client. This includes not just national governments, but also their agencies and local units, like regional or city governments .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Lobbyists who register under federal lobbying rules, and the public who reads those reports .
• What changes: Lobbyists must clearly disclose any foreign government or foreign political party involved in guiding their lobbying, including names and addresses .
• Why it matters: It makes it easier to see when foreign interests are behind lobbying efforts in the United States .