Posts - Bill - S 856 Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
senate 03/05/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to make lobbying disclosures clearer by requiring lobbyists to specifically identify any foreign governments or political parties involved in directing their activities. This will increase transparency about foreign influence in U.S. lobbying efforts.
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S 856 - Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
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right-leaning 03/05/2025
Sure, disclose foreign ties—but don’t turn honest voices into suspects overnight.
right-leaning 03/05/2025
If you want to intimidate lobbyists, just call it national security and watch the fun dry up.
moderate 03/05/2025
Transparency isn’t a buzzword here; it’s a baseline for smart governance.
left-leaning 03/05/2025
Finally, a bill that pulls back the curtain on foreign puppeteers—transparency wins the day!
left-leaning 03/05/2025
Shining a light on lobbyists is the first step toward reclaiming democracy from shadowy interests.
left-leaning 03/05/2025
If you’re lobbying for a foreign power, the voters deserve to know; no more cloak and dagger.
right-leaning 03/05/2025
Another layer of paperwork that smacks of government overreach—freedom to lobby shouldn’t feel like a crime scene.
moderate 03/05/2025
Disclosing foreign influence? Sounds like common sense wrapped in bureaucracy.
moderate 03/05/2025
A clearer picture means better trust—honest lobbying is fair lobbying.