US HR1237

Bill

US HR1237

Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act

Introduced
02/23/2021

In Committee
02/23/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a person from knowingly providing substantial assistance relating to a contribution or donation by a foreign national, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a person from knowingly providing substantial assistance to another person in carrying out the activity of making contributions or donations by foreign nationals to influence U.S. elections. The term "knowingly" is defined to mean having actual knowledge, awareness of pertinent facts that would lead a reasonable person to conclude there is a substantial probability, or awareness of pertinent facts that would lead a reasonable person to conduct a reasonable inquiry to establish that the contribution or donation is from a foreign national. The term "substantial assistance" is defined as involvement with an intent to facilitate the successful completion of the prohibited activity.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Chrissy Houlahan (D)*,

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/23/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1237/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1237/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1237/BILLS-117hr1237ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1237/BILLS-117hr1237ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Stop Automatically Voiding Eligible Voters Off Their Enlisted Rolls in States Act SAVE VOTERS Act Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 DISCLOSE Act of 2021 Honest Ads Act Stand By Every Ad Act Government By the People Act	Received in the Senate.	Related
S1	Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021 Redistricting Reform Act of 2021 Democracy Restoration Act of 2021 Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2021 Voter Registration Efficiency Act Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2021 Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Empower Act of 2021 Fair Elections Now Act of 2021 Honest A	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.	Related
S2093	Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act CLEAR Act Connecting Lobbyists and Electeds for Accountability and Reform Act SWAMP FLYERS Act Stop Waste And Misuse by Presidential Flyers Landing Yet Evading Rules and Standards Act Ethics in Public Service Act Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2021 Executive Branch Comprehensive Ethics Enforcement Act of 2021 White House Ethics Transparency Act of 2021 Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act of 2021	Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S6516-6517)	Related

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