Bill Introduced to Require AIPAC to Register Under Foreign Agents Act

The measure, dubbed the AIPAC Act, was announced on May 14, 2026. It seeks to mandate that the pro-Israel lobbying group disclose its activities in the same manner required of other entities working on behalf of foreign governments. The announcement stated that lobbying tied to foreign countries should be publicly disclosed.

It listed examples including Great Britain, Australia, Turkey, Qatar, or Israel. Proponents of the legislation argue the law should apply uniformly regardless of the country involved.

Under current law, the Foreign Agents Registration Act applies to agents of foreign principals, which can include governments, political parties and other foreign entities. Registration involves filing detailed reports on activities intended to influence U.S. policy or public opinion.

The group currently operates as a domestic lobbying organization and is not registered under the act. The announcement emphasized that the same standards should apply to lobbying connected to any foreign country. It did not provide additional details on enforcement mechanisms or timelines for passage.

The Foreign Agents Registration Act was enacted in 1938. It has been used to require disclosure from entities working for various foreign interests over decades. Supporters of the new bill contend that consistent application of the law promotes transparency in lobbying activities.

The measure does not single out any specific country but frames the issue as one of uniform disclosure standards. No immediate schedule for committee consideration or floor votes was announced with the bill's introduction.