HR-1419 : Still Just a Bill


Protect Against Unlawful Lobbying (PAUL) Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish a separate unit for the investigation and enforcement of provisions requiring registration of foreign agents. It provides DOJ with the authority to impose civil monetary penalties for violations and requires foreign agents to disclose transactions involving things of financial value conferred on officeholders by foreign principals.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-04-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.House committee actions
2021-02-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2021-02-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Public participation and lobbying
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Justice

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