Bill > S3129

This bill modifies the Federal Election Campaign Act to strengthen restrictions on foreign national involvement in U.S. elections by expanding the definition of prohibited foreign contributions. Specifically, the bill now bans foreign nationals from engaging in activities like voter registration, ballot collection, voter identification, get-out-the-vote efforts, and communications referencing political parties. The legislation also prohibits individuals from knowingly aiding or facilitating such violations and treats indirect contributions that are designated to support these activities as violations. Additionally, the bill introduces new enforcement mechanisms, including allowing accused parties to submit certifications of compliance and limiting the scope of Federal Election Commission investigations. The bill also includes provisions protecting donor privacy by restricting federal government entities from collecting or publicly disclosing donor information for tax-exempt organizations, with narrow exceptions for agencies like the IRS and the Federal Election Commission. Violations of the donor privacy provisions could result in significant penalties, including fines up to $250,000 and potential imprisonment for up to 5 years. The overall intent is to prevent foreign interference in American electoral processes while maintaining protections for organizational donors.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3129/all-info