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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

A 1938 U.S. law requiring people acting as agents of foreign governments or political groups to register with the Department of Justice and disclose their activities, receipts, and disbursements.

Foreign Principal

A foreign government, a foreign political party, an individual living outside the U.S. (unless a U.S. citizen), or any organization primarily organized under the laws of a foreign country or having its principal place of business in a foreign country.

Agent of a Foreign Principal

Someone in the U.S. acting on behalf of a foreign principal in a political or quasi-political capacity, such as lobbying, public relations, or representing foreign interests.

Attorney General

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.

Date of Enactment

The date on which a bill officially becomes law after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President (or if Congress overrides a veto).