US S3345

Bill

Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act

Introduced
12/08/2021

In Committee
12/08/2021

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 contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives and referenda, in addition to the existing prohibition on such contributions and donations in federal elections. The amendment applies to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of the bill.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Marco Rubio (R)*, Mark Warner (D),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 12/08/2021)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3345/all-info

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3345/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3345/BILLS-117s3345is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3345/BILLS-117s3345is.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
HR1516	Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR5314	Protecting Our Democracy Act Inspector General Protection Act Inspector General Independence Act Voter Choice Act Efficient Transition Act of 2021 Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2020 Congressional Power of the Purse Act Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act	Received in the Senate.	Related
HR5841	Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
HR6177	Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	Related
S3136	Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	Related

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