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H.R. 3229House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

Sponsored by Brian K. FitzpatrickRep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Introduced May 11, 2023

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The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to extend the ban on contributions from foreign nationals to include state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. It means foreign individuals or entities cannot give money to influence these direct‑democracy measures. The change applies to any contributions made after the law takes effect, affecting campaign finance for initiatives and recalls across the country.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the FECA prohibition (Section 319(a)(1)(A)) to explicitly cover contributions to state or local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections.
  • Sets the amendment’s effective date as the date the Act is enacted, applying to contributions made on or after that date.

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

December 14, 2023

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Introduced in House

May 11, 2023

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

May 11, 2023

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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Committee on House Administration

November 30, 2023

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee on House Administration

November 30, 2023

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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-318.

Committee on House Administration

December 14, 2023

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 257.

December 14, 2023

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Reported in HouseIssued December 14, 2023

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Union Calendar No. 257

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3229

[Report No. 118–318]

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 11, 2023

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

December 14, 2023

Additional sponsors: Mr. Jackson of North Carolina, Mr. Kilmer, Ms. Perez, Mr. Allred, and Ms. Slotkin

December 14, 2023

Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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A BILL

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the prohibition against contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with elections to contributions or donations in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act.

2.

Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referendareferenda and recall elections

(a)

Prohibition

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

(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

December 14, 2023

Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed