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 …

Dec 11, 2025 · FARA is a federal statute codified at 22 U.S.C. 611. It functions as a public-disclosure law, requiring certain individuals and entities to disclose their relationships with foreign principals to …

Jan 12, 2026 · FARA enforcement pivoted in 2025, but it did not halt. FARA enforcement continued with a shift in focus that likely foreshadows evolving alignment with other White House priorities. Two high …

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” unless an …

1 day ago · In recent years, several states have introduced legislation reminiscent of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), creating a complex compliance environment for businesses operating …

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 …

1 day ago · 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 …

5 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 a …

All registration statements must be submitted online using the FARA eFile system. This upgraded filing system allows registrants to submit data through a self-guided, web-based questionnaire, rather than …