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H.R. 1516House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act

Sponsored by Katie PorterRep. Katie Porter (D-CA)
Introduced March 2, 2021

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The Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to bar foreign nationals from making contributions or donations related to state or local ballot initiatives and referenda. The prohibition takes effect for any elections held in 2022 or later, affecting foreign donors, campaign committees, and groups involved in ballot‑measure campaigns.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act to include "including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum" in the definition of prohibited election activities.
  • Sets the amendment’s effective date to apply to elections held in 2022 and any subsequent year.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

March 2, 2021

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Introduced in House

March 2, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

March 2, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 2, 2021

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117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1516

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 2, 2021

Ms. Porter 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.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act.

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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 2022 or any succeeding year.