The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed updated regulations for the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) for the first time in 15 years. This move, which aims to modernize the enforcement of the act, has raised concerns among global companies about increased uncertainty amid heightened enforcement measures. The proposed changes are part of a broader regulatory landscape that includes the Treasury Department's outbound investment regulations, which became effective on January 2, 2025. Legal experts are analyzing the potential impacts of these updates on compliance requirements and international business operations.