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Combatting Foreign Influence
The Combatting Hostile Influence Rule is a rule promulgated by the Arkansas Secretary of State to ensure transparency in Arkansas politics. The rule, mandated by and following Act 998 of the 2025 session, ensures that any foreign-supported political organization, hostile foreign principal, agent of a hostile foreign principal, or anyone serving a hostile foreign principal or nation must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State.
The rule allows for the Arkansas Secretary of State to receive notice and complaints from our citizens for violations of the rule.
The Arkansas Secretary of State has the power to investigate alleged violations, hold administrative hearings, and to assess penalties for noncompliance upon those who have been found to be working for the enemies of our nation.
Documents and Forms:
- Combatting Hostile Influence Rule
- Combatting Hostile Influence Rule / Act 998 Complaint Form
- Combatting Hostile Influence Rule / Act 998 Response Form
- Foreign-Supported Political Organization Registration Statement
- Representative of Hostile Foreign Principal Registration Statement and Supplement Form
For more information, contact foreigninfluence@sos.arkansas.gov.
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Arkansas Secretary of State Executive Office
State Capitol
500 Woodlane Avenue, Suite 256
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-1010
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Victory Building
1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
888-233-0325 or 501-682-3409
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