The FARA Unit of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section (CES) in the National Security Division (NSD) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of FARA.

Jan 5, 2024 · FARA does not prohibit any specific activities; rather it seeks to require registration and disclosure of them. According to the most recently available data (December 2021), more …

4 days ago · What is FARA? The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) imposes disclosure requirements and other legal obligations on any individual or entity that becomes an “agent of …

What is FARA? The Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) imposes disclosure requirements and other legal obligations on any individual or entity that becomes an “agent of a foreign …

Several U.S. states have enacted or proposed legislation resembling the federal FARA, often referred to as "baby FARA" laws. These state-level initiatives aim to increase transparency …

Apr 10, 2023 · 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 …

Jan 21, 2025 · On December 20, 2024, after signaling for years that significant changes were coming to the Foreign Agents Registration Act, the Justice Department released a Notice of …

Jan 30, 2025 · On December 19, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) intended to “update and clarify” the regulations under the …

In 1938, Congress enacted the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”), requiring “foreign agents” to register with the Attorney General. As amended over the years, it applies broadly to …

FARA specifies the type of activities covered and the information required to be reported to the DOJ on a semiannual basis, how DOJ should administer and enforce the law, and penalties …