Foreign adversary lobbyist bill sidelined for session

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A bill brought by Gov. Bill Lee’s administration requiring lobbyists to register when representing foreign adversaries has been derailed for the year.

Senate Bill 2235/House Bill 2549 was removed from consideration in the House in late March and failed to advance from the Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Republican Sen. Adam Lowe of Calhoun, who carried the Senate version of the bill, said the state is trying to identify the influence of …

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