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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

A U.S. law requiring individuals and organizations acting on behalf of foreign governments, political parties, or other foreign principals to register with the Justice Department and disclose their activities and finances.

Tax-exempt organization

A group, such as a charity or non-profit, that doesn't have to pay federal income tax because it meets specific criteria under the Internal Revenue Code (e.g., a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organization).

Foreign principal

A foreign government, political party, individual, or entity outside the United States for whom an agent acts or receives direction, funding, or control.

Foreign country of concern

A country identified by this bill (e.g., China, Russia, Iran) or by the Secretary of State as a country whose government or associated entities require special scrutiny regarding their influence in the United States.

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA)

A law that requires lobbyists and lobbying firms to register and publicly disclose their lobbying activities with Congress and federal agencies.