H.R. 3535

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Sponsor: Brian K. Fitzpatrick

2 cosponsors

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Introduced May 21
Committee May 14
House of Representatives Jul 13
Senate Now
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Introduced May 21
Committee May 14
House of Representatives Jul 13
Senate Now
Law —

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Jul 14)

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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.

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Sec. 1. Short title Since introduced

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.

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.