Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is a U.S. law requiring individuals or entities acting on behalf of foreign governments, political parties, or interests to disclose their activities, funding, and connections. Its purpose is to promote transparency by informing the U.S. government and the public about foreign influence operations. FARA applies to lobbyists, public relations firms, or anyone representing foreign interests in political or public policy matters. It ensures that efforts to sway U.S. opinion or policy are transparent, helping prevent covert foreign influence and maintaining the integrity of U.S. democratic processes.