This proposal would add a simple new checkbox-style disclosure for lobbyists. When lobbyists register, they would also have to say if they claim an exemption from the foreign agents law. This helps the public see when a lobbying firm is saying, “We don’t need to register as a foreign agent,” and why that might matter for transparency .

Key points:

• Who is affected: People and firms that register as lobbyists. They must add one more statement to their forms .
• What changes: The registration must include whether they are exempt under a part of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (the law that covers work for foreign governments or political interests) .
• Why it matters: It gives the public and watchdogs a clearer picture of ties to foreign interests, improving transparency in lobbying .