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H.R. 1624House116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

Sponsored by Katie PorterRep. Katie Porter (D-CA)
Introduced March 7, 2019

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This bill changes the Federal Election Campaign Act to bar foreign nationals from giving money or other contributions that are tied to state or local ballot initiatives and referenda. It expands the existing prohibition on foreign contributions in federal elections to also cover these local voting measures, affecting any foreign individual or entity that might try to influence such initiatives.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the law to include "state or local ballot initiative or referendum" in the definition of prohibited elections for foreign contributions.
  • The new rule takes effect for any elections held in 2020 or later.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

March 7, 2019

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Introduced in House

March 7, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

March 7, 2019

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 7, 2019

I

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1624

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 7, 2019

Ms. Porter (for herself and Mr. Gosar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

A BILL

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

1.

Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda

(a)

In general

Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum;.

(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2020 or any succeeding year.