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FARA Guide Hub22 USC 611

FARA: The Foreign Agents
Registration Act

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (22 USC 611) requires persons acting as agents of foreign governments to register with the DOJ. AFNPT has documented three active FARA registrations connected to a single Israel influence pipeline: FARA #7649 (Clock Tower X, $9M), #7652 (Bridges Partners, $900K), and #7653 (Show Faith By Works, $4.1M). All three contract through Havas Media Germany GmbH on behalf of the Government of Israel.

Active FARA Registrations: Israel Pipeline

FARA #7649
Clock Tower X LLC
Brad Parscale (Salem Media CSO)
$9M ($1.5M/month)
Filed Sep 18, 2025
FARA #7652
Bridges Partners LLC
Uri Steinberg, Yair Levi
$900K (Esther Project)
Filed Sep 18, 2025
FARA #7653
Show Faith By Works LLC
Chad Schnitger
$4.1M (church geofencing)
Filed Sep 27, 2025
Common principal via Havas Media Germany GmbH$14M+ total

FARA Basics

Who Must Register

Any person who acts as an agent of a foreign principal in a political or quasi-political capacity, including those who engage in political activities, public relations, or dissemination of informational materials on behalf of a foreign government or political party.

What Must Be Disclosed

The identity of the foreign principal, the nature and scope of the registrant's activities, all compensation received, and all informational materials disseminated. Short-form registrations are available for certain exempt categories.

The 614(b) Label Requirement

All informational materials distributed by a FARA registrant must include a clear and conspicuous statement identifying the distributor as a foreign agent and identifying the foreign principal on whose behalf the materials are distributed.

Criminal Penalties (22 USC 618)

Willful violation of FARA is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. The DOJ may also seek civil injunctions and require corrective disclosure of prior undisclosed materials.

FARA Deep Dive Articles

HOW-TO
How to Search the DOJ FARA Database
Step-by-step walkthrough of efile.fara.gov search functions, document types, and how to download primary source filings.
EXPLAINER
FARA vs. Lobbying Disclosure Act: What's the Difference?
How FARA (22 USC 611) differs from the Lobbying Disclosure Act (2 USC 1601), which one applies, and why some agents register under both.
LEGAL
22 USC 614(b): The Disclosure Requirement for Foreign Agent Media
The statutory requirement that foreign agents label all public communications. How it applies to broadcast media and Salem Media Group's FARA #7649 connection.
HOW-TO
How to Read a FARA Exhibit AB (The Contract)
Exhibit AB is the contract between a registrant and their foreign principal. How to locate it, what fields to examine, and what FARA #7649's contract reveals.
LEGAL
FARA Penalties: What Happens When You Don't Register?
22 USC 618 criminal penalties, DOJ enforcement history, civil injunctions, and the difference between willful and negligent non-compliance.
ANALYSIS
Do Paid Influencers Need to Register Under FARA?
Analysis of whether influencers paid through the Esther Project (Bridges Partners #7652) are required to file individual FARA registrations under 22 USC 611.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FARA?

FARA stands for the Foreign Agents Registration Act (22 USC 611 et seq.), a federal law requiring persons acting as agents of foreign principals in a political or quasi-political capacity to register with the US Department of Justice. Registration requires disclosure of the foreign principal, the nature of the activities, and all compensation received. Failure to register is a federal crime under 22 USC 618.

Where can I find FARA filings?

All FARA filings are publicly available at efile.fara.gov, the DOJ's official electronic FARA filing system. You can search by registrant name, country, or registration number. Each filing includes the registration statement, exhibit documents (including contracts), supplemental statements, and informational materials.

What is FARA registration #7649?

FARA #7649 is Clock Tower X LLC, owned by Brad Parscale. Filed September 18, 2025. Discloses a $9 million contract ($1.5M/month) with Havas Media Germany GmbH on behalf of the Government of Israel for anti-antisemitism campaigns, AI content, SEO, and Salem Media Network integration.

What is FARA registration #7652?

FARA #7652 is Bridges Partners LLC, operated by Uri Steinberg and Yair Levi. Discloses a $900,000 contract via Havas Media Germany for the Esther Project, an influencer recruitment network paying 14-18 anonymous US creators for pro-Israel content.

What is FARA registration #7653?

FARA #7653 is Show Faith By Works LLC, owned by Chad Schnitger. Filed September 27, 2025. Discloses a $4.1 million contract via Havas Media Germany for a church geofencing campaign targeting 303 megachurches and 39 Christian colleges.

What is 22 USC 614(b)?

22 USC 614(b) requires that all informational materials disseminated by a registered foreign agent include a clear and conspicuous statement that the materials are distributed by a foreign agent on behalf of a foreign principal. The filing for FARA #7649 (Clock Tower X) explicitly lists Salem Media Network integration as a contracted activity, raising the question of whether Salem Media broadcasts have included the required disclosure.

Does FARA apply to media companies?

FARA applies to any person acting as an agent of a foreign principal, including media activities. The key question is whether the media activity is undertaken at the direction of or in consultation with a foreign principal. If a media company's CSO is a registered foreign agent who has contracted to integrate content into that network on behalf of a foreign government, the disclosure requirements of 22 USC 614(b) may apply to that content.

What exemptions exist under FARA?

FARA provides several exemptions including: (1) activities of diplomatic personnel; (2) activities solely in a private and non-political capacity; (3) activities of lawyers engaged in legal representation; (4) activities of bona fide religious, scholastic, or scientific pursuits; and (5) activities of news media organizations. However, the news media exemption under 22 USC 613(f) has specific requirements and does not apply when the media activity is undertaken at the direction of a foreign principal.

Primary Sources

efile.fara.gov — DOJ Official FARA Electronic Filing SystemFARA #7649 Registration Statement — Clock Tower X LLC (Sep 18, 2025)FARA #7652 Registration Statement — Bridges Partners LLC (Sep 18, 2025)FARA #7653 Registration Statement — Show Faith By Works LLC (Sep 27, 2025)22 USC 611 — FARA Definitions (Cornell LII)22 USC 614 — Disclosure Requirements (Cornell LII)22 USC 618 — FARA Criminal Penalties (Cornell LII)
Salem Media InvestigationFull FARA Pipeline

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