FARA is an acronym for the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq. (“FARA” or “the Act”). FARA requires the registration of, and disclosures by, an “agent of a foreign principal” who, either directly or through another person, within the United States (1) engages in “political activities” on behalf of a foreign principal; (2) acts as a foreign principal’s public relations counsel, publicity agent, information-service employee, or political consultant; (3) solicits, collects, disburses, or dispenses contributions, loans, money, or other things of value for or in the interest of a foreign principal; or (4) represents the interests of the foreign principal before any agency or official of the U.S. government. In addition, FARA requires agents to conspicuously label “informational materials” transmitted in the United States for or in the interest of a foreign principal. There are some exemptions to FARA’s registration and labeling requirements for specified categories of agents and activities.
If you believe an individual or entity may have an obligation to register, please contact the FARA Unit:
By E-mail: fara.public@usdoj.gov
By Phone: (202) 233-0776/0777
By Correspondence:
FARA Unit, National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice
175 N Street, NE
Constitution Square, Building 3 - Room 1.300
Washington, DC 20002
WWALD???? What Would A Lib Do??????
Thanks. I think I’ll send a few emails tomorrow.
L