Officially: PAID OFF Act of 2025
People working in the U.S. for some companies or governments tied to listed high-risk countries could lose key FARA exceptions and have to register. The State Department could propose changes to that country list, but Congress would have to approve them. The whole law would expire after 5 years unless Congress renews it.
Where it stands
Sitting in Foreign Relations
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (10/23/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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