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Introduced
06/20/2019
06/20/2019
In Committee
06/20/2019
06/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the treatment of information sought or obtained for political advantage from foreign nationals, to require political committees under such Act to acknowledge in writing that they are aware of the provisions of such Act which prohibit the solicitation, acceptance, or receipt of money and other things of value from foreign nationals in elections, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Prohibiting Foreign Election Assistance Act of 2019, seeks to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 in a few key ways. First, it clarifies that information sought or obtained from foreign nationals for political advantage is considered a "thing of value" and therefore prohibited under the existing foreign money ban. Second, it enhances the penalty for violations of the foreign money ban that involve the use of such information, imposing a fine or up to 5 years' imprisonment. Finally, the bill requires political committees to acknowledge in writing that they are aware of the provisions prohibiting the solicitation, acceptance, or receipt of money and other things of value from foreign nationals in elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 06/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3395/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3395/BILLS-116hr3395ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3395/BILLS-116hr3395ih.pdf.pdf |
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