Georgia House passes bill targeting political spending from ‘hostile’ foreign agents

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 4 days, 12 hours ago

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A bill seeking to mandate disclosure of political spending in Georgia from countries designated as hostile foreign adversaries passed the House Monday in a 98-65 vote that fell largely along party lines.

Senate Bill 177, which was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte, would mandate that anyone working on behalf of “hostile” foreign governments — and the political organizations that accept donations from foreign agents — register with the state ethics commission. It …

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