Feb 5, 2026 · 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 …

Nov 6, 2025 · Over its 87-year history, enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act has ebbed and flowed. Here is a snapshot of recent and current developments in FARA enforcement: Former …

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 …

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?

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 …

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” …