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This bill amends section 2112 of title 44 of the United States Code to establish comprehensive restrictions on donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers. The bill defines "donation" broadly, including gifts, payments, and services, and sets clear limitations on who can donate and when. During a president's term and for two years after leaving office, the bill prohibits donations from registered lobbyists, foreign agents, federal contractors, foreign nationals, and individuals seeking or having received presidential pardons. The legislation also imposes an aggregate donation limit of $10,000 (adjusted for inflation) during the president's election and first year after leaving office. Presidential Libraries and Centers must report quarterly on donations over $200, disclosing details such as donor name, address, employer, and occupation. The bill includes robust enforcement mechanisms, with potential civil penalties up to $20,000 or the donation's value for smaller violations, and up to $100,000 for larger donations. Criminal penalties include fines and potential imprisonment up to one year for knowing violations, and up to five years for violations involving donations over $50,000. The Archivist of the United States is tasked with creating regulations to implement these requirements, and both the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general can bring enforcement actions.

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