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NH SB528
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regina Birdsell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits lobbyists from receiving any compensation for lobbying activities on behalf of designated foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Maduro regime in Venezuela, and Syria
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Extends the prohibition to lobbying for foreign political parties of adversaries, government officials, and entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries (defined as 20% or more voting interest or board representation)
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Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate suspected violations, issue civil investigative demands for documents and testimony, and bring civil enforcement actions
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Violations subject to disgorgement of compensation received plus civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with courts able to grant injunctive relief
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Estimated fiscal impact of $137,000-$138,000 annually starting FY 2027 for one full-time attorney position in the Department of Justice; effective date January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
Last Action
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 8
3/16/2026