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Public Comments Collection on Revision of Foreign Agents Registration Statement Form

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice informs the public that the Department of Justice is accepting comments on proposed changes to the Foreign Agents Registration Statement (Form NSD-3) used by those required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The changes aim to update information collection practices and enhance the clarity and utility of the form. Businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals who are foreign agents must provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these proposed form changes by June 9, 2026.

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Key Changes

  • Proposed changes to Form NSD-3 to improve information collection.
  • Public input sought on the necessity and accuracy of changes.
  • Adjustments aim to simplify the registration process for foreign agents.

Obligations

What this law requires

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Submit completed Form NSD-3 (Exhibit A to Registration Statement) webform as required for registration under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938

Private sector entities, businesses, for-profit entities, non-profit institutions, and individuals required to register as foreign agents under FARA
reporting
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Provide all information requested on Form NSD-3; failure to provide information is subject to penalty and enforcement provisions under Section 8 of FARA

All FARA registrants and persons filing on behalf of registrants
reporting
high

Pay a filing fee of $305.00 per new foreign principal when submitting Form NSD-3

Every registrant or person filing on behalf of a registrant under FARA
operational
medium

Submit public comments on the proposed Form NSD-3 changes by June 9, 2026, addressing necessity, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collection

Businesses, non-profit organizations, individuals, and affected agencies who are foreign agents or stakeholders in FARA registration
disclosure
high

Register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C. 611 et seq.) when required by statute

Entities and individuals acting as foreign agents as defined under FARA
licensing

Affected Parties

Businesses required to register as foreign agents.Non-profit organizations registered under FARA.+1 more…

Tags

Foreign Agents Registration,Information Collection,Compliance