H.R. 3229

Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

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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

Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic


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