HB 5520
Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration and Transnational Repression Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
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- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 5520 aims to establish a framework for increased transparency regarding foreign influence in West Virginia. It creates the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, and the Transnational Repression Act. The bill requires lobbyists and consultants working for foreign adversaries to register, disclose their activities, and adhere to specific reporting requirements. It also prohibits state and local government contracts with companies identified as foreign adversaries and establishes penalties for violations.
Key provisions
- Requires registration of lobbyists and consultants working for foreign adversaries.
- Prohibits state and local government contracts with companies identified as foreign adversaries.
- Establishes a registration statement with detailed information about lobbyists and consultants, including their employers and the subjects of their lobbying.
- Mandates disclosure of any agreements between lobbyists and foreign principals.
- Creates the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act to register individuals and entities acting as agents for foreign adversaries.
- Establishes the Transnational Repression Act, though details are limited.
- Defines key terms, including ‘foreign adversary,’ ‘foreign principal,’ and ‘influenced activity.’
- Outlines penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Who is affected
- Lobbyists
- Consultants
- State and local government agencies
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