H.R. 3535

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Official summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service.

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

This bill prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, or recall elections.

Text of the bill

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Sec. 2. Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda and recall elections Since introduced

(a) Prohibition. Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum or recall election after State, or local election.

(b) Effective date. The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.