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HB 5506·WV·house

Prohibiting Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversary.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Ridenour
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To House Judiciary

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any lobbyist to receive compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary, a foreign political party, or a client linked to such an adversary. It defines a list of prohibited foreign entities, requires lobbyists to self‑identify as agents of those entities, and imposes civil penalties and disgorgement for violations. The measure seeks to block hostile foreign influence in state government decisions.

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