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 than 450 …

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 principal” …

4 days ago · FARA is a disclosure statute intended to promote transparency around foreign involvement in political and public affairs in the United States. Under the statute, “agents” who engage in specified …

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 anyone who acts …

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 around foreign …

Jan 20, 2026 · Opinion: Businesses, nonprofits, and universities should map their activities against state laws designed to combat foreign influence, implement robust tracking systems, and prepare for a …

May 10, 2021 · To access FARA filings, use the Browse Filings or Search Filings links available on the left-side menu. Have a question about Government Services?

FARA eFile is the method for electronically filing documents with the U.S. Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. New Registrants can request an account …

Mar 9, 2023 · In 1938, Congress enacted the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) to reduce the influence of foreign propaganda circulating in the United States.