Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Number 1124-0005

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-6)

Department of Justice — observed across 3 documents over 1148 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Justice Department is updating the registration form that people and companies must file when working on behalf of foreign governments or foreign organizations in the United States. If your business represents foreign countries or entities in any capacity—lobbying, consulting, or public relations—review whether you need to file and submit comments by July 13, 2026.

First seen

Apr 20, 2023

Last seen

Jun 11, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Monday, July 13, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Apr 20, 2023

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-6)

    #2023-08384

  2. Notice·Apr 10, 2026

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Title: Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-6)

    #2026-07020

  3. Notice·Jun 11, 2026·91 FR 35573

    Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Short Form to Registration Statement of Foreign Agents (Form NSD-6)

    comments close Jul 13, 2026#2026-11751