Bill > HR5114

This bill aims to prohibit United States embassies, consulates, and diplomatic posts from hosting fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates. The bill establishes a clear policy of maintaining political neutrality in foreign electoral processes and prevents U.S. federal funds or personal funds of U.S. ambassadors and officials from being used to support fundraising activities for foreign political entities. A "fundraising event" is defined as any gathering intended to raise funds for a political party or candidate, including facilitating contact between potential donors and politicians. The bill requires the Secretary of State to revise the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) and Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) to explicitly prohibit such fundraising activities and discourage any actions that could be seen as financially supporting specific foreign political parties or candidates. The legislation emphasizes that the State Department's mission is to protect and promote democratic values, not to advance the interests of any specific political party, and underscores the importance of maintaining diplomatic neutrality while supporting democratic processes worldwide.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5114/all-info