HB0887In Committee

Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act

Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6; Title 4; Title 39, Chapter 16, Part 5 and Title 58, Chapter 2.

Tennessee HB0887, titled the "Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act," requires lobbyists representing foreign adversaries or Chinese military companies to complete affidavits certifying their voluntary engagement in lobbying activities. The bill specifically targets lobbyists working on behalf of entities associated with countries deemed adversarial to the U.S., including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Key provisions include civil penalties for non-compliance and the requirement for disclosures to enhance transparency regarding foreign influence operations in the state.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0887, titled the "Tennessee Foreign Adversary and Chinese Military Company Disclosure and Accountability Act," requires lobbyists representing foreign adversaries or Chinese military companies to complete affidavits certifying their voluntary engagement in lobbying activities. The bill specifically targets lobbyists working on behalf of entities associated with countries deemed adversarial to the U.S., including China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. Key provisions include civil penalties for non-compliance and the requirement for disclosures to enhance transparency regarding foreign influence operations in the state.

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Sponsor

Todd, Chris

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

February 10, 2025

Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee

Subjects
Lobbying, LobbyistsTitles, ShortBusiness Organizations

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