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Introduced
05/11/2023
05/11/2023
In Committee
11/30/2023
11/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.
AI Summary
This bill, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the existing prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals to state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. Specifically, the bill removes the word "referendum" and adds "referendum or recall election" to the existing law, expanding the prohibition to these additional types of elections. The amendment will apply to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R)*,
Colin Allred (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Jeff Jackson (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257. (on 12/14/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3229/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3229/BILLS-118hr3229rh.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3229/BILLS-118hr3229ih.pdf |
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