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Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)

A U.S. law requiring individuals or organizations engaged in political activities or public relations for foreign governments, political parties, or other foreign principals to register with the Department of Justice and disclose their activities, receipts, and disbursements.

Foreign Principal

A foreign government, a foreign political party, an individual outside the U.S., or an entity organized under the laws of a foreign country, for whom an agent acts.

Exemption

A specific legal exception that allows certain individuals or organizations to be excused from a particular rule, duty, or requirement.

Joint Resolution of Approval

A legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President (or if Congress overrides a presidential veto), has the force of law. In this bill, it's used for approving changes to a list of countries.

Sunset Clause

A provision in a law that specifies an automatic expiration date for the entire law or for specific parts of it, unless extended by further legislative action.

State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956

A federal law that defines many of the fundamental powers and responsibilities of the U.S. Department of State.