S 2045 · 95th Congress · International Affairs
Federal Registration of Foreign Lobbying and Propaganda Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.(1977-08-05)
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Federal Registration of Foreign Lobbying and Propaganda Act - Repeals the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Prohibits any person from acting as an agent of a foreign principal without filing a registration with the Attorney General. Sets forth information to be included in such a statement and filing procedures. Authorizes the Attorney General to make exemptions from registration requirements. Exempts diplomatic activities, non-political commercial or charitable activities, and other specified activities from such requirements. Requires the registration of political propaganda disseminated by an agent required to register under this Act. Requires labeling of such propaganda in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Attorney General. Authorizes foreign prints and propaganda denied entry into the United States or denied access to the mails to be deposited at the Library of Congress. Makes it unlawful for an agent required to register under this Act to convey propaganda, on behalf of a foreign principal, to a United States official unless labeled. Requires an agent of a foreign principal registered under this Act to maintain records with respect to activities the disclo…
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