H.R. 5228 · 109th Congress

To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials, and for other purposes.

Stage
Did not pass
Introduced
2006-04-27
Latest action
2006-06-20 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294).

Summary

Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require representatives of governments designated by the Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism (covered foreign principals) to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials.

Prohibits the Secretary from recognizing as accredited a diplomatic or consular officer of a covered foreign principal unless the officer agrees to comply with this Act.

Requires the Attorney General to make such information available to the general public in an electronic format.