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US HR6249

US HR6249
REFUSE Act Repelling Encroachment by Foreigners into U.S. Elections Act


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Introduced
06/27/2018
In Committee
06/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

REFUSE Act Repelling Encroachment by Foreigners into U.S. Elections Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Repelling Encroachment by Foreigners into U.S. Elections Act (REFUSE Act), amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to treat certain foreign-owned corporations and business organizations as foreign nationals, prohibit foreign-affiliated section 501(c)(4) organizations from making certain election-related disbursements, and require certain candidates to report contributions by lobbyists representing foreign clients. It also reforms the Foreign Agents Registration Act to repeal the exemption from registration for persons filing disclosure reports under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, impose conditions for the exemption for persons providing legal representation, and authorize the Attorney General to issue civil investigative demands to promote enforcement of the registration requirements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (on 06/27/2018)

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