H.R. 5228 · 109th Congress
To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the…
Full title
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.
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- House Introduced Apr 27, 2006
- House Failed Jun 20, 2006 263–159
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 27, 2006
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (Jun 20, 2006): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H4234)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 27, 2006
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- House Introduced Apr 27, 2006
- House Failed Jun 20, 2006 263–159
Final vote · House · Jun 20, 2006
Passage (two-thirds required) — Failed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert