Adopt the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act and the Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act, provide requirements under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act for conduct relating to certain foreign entities, change provisions of the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act, and regulate storage and remote access of genetic sequencing data

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Eliot Bostar and 1 co-sponsor

LB644 requires foreign adversaries and terrorist agents in Nebraska to register, disclose lobbying, and abide by data storage rules - combating foreign interference and transnational repression.

Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025

Summary

Main Purpose and Intent:
- Establish requirements for foreign adversary representation and registration in Nebraska
- Implement measures to combat transnational repression and foreign interference
- Provide transparency around lobbying and consulting activities by foreign entities
- Regulate storage and remote access of genetic sequencing data

Key Provisions:
- Requires agents of foreign adversary nations and terrorist organizations to register with the Nebraska Attorney General, disclose communications, and preserve records
- Creates new crimes and penalties related to enforcing foreign laws in the U.S. and transnational repression activities
- Directs the Nebraska State Patrol to assess the threat of transnational repression and develop public awareness and training resources
- Requires lobbyists and consultants representing Chinese military companies to register with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission
- Prohibits certain foreign-owned or controlled companies from receiving state benefits and incentives
- Establishes storage requirements and restrictions on remote access for genetic sequencing data

Affected Entities:
- Agents of foreign adversary nations and terrorist organizations operating in Nebraska
- Lobbyists, consultants, and organizations representing Chinese military companies
- Medical and research facilities handling genetic sequencing data
- State and local government agencies and officials

Procedural/Timeline Aspects:
- The Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act and other provisions would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval on June 4, 2025.
- The Nebraska State Patrol must prepare a report on the threat of transnational repression and develop training/awareness resources by January 1, 2026.
- Businesses and nonprofits must file attestations of compliance with the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act on a recurring schedule.

Overall, LB644 aims to increase transparency and oversight around foreign influence operations, combat transnational repression, and establish safeguards for sensitive genetic data in Nebraska. It represents a comprehensive legislative effort to address security and public interest concerns related to foreign actors and activities.

Bill

LB644 - Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act and Crush Transnational Repression in Nebraska Act

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