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S 3050119th CongressIn Committee
PAID OFF Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 23, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-Texas)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The PAID OFF Act modifies the Foreign Agents Registration Act to restrict exemptions for agents of countries of concern, requiring them to register as foreign agents regardless of exemption eligibility.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits exemptions under FARA for agents of countries of concern as defined by State Department
- 2Establishes mechanism for Secretary of State to modify country of concern list
- 3Requires joint resolution approval for adding or removing countries from the list
- 4Includes sunset provision after 5 years
- 5Applies to corporate and government entities owned or controlled by countries of concern
- 6Affects sections (d)(1), (d)(2), and (h) exemptions in FARA
Impact Areas
Foreign agents and their principalsCountries designated as countries of concernDepartment of Justice and FARA enforcementState Department authority over country designationsCongressional oversight of foreign influence
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