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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.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
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Prohibition on contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referendareferenda and recall elections
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
after referendum referendum or recall electionState, or local election
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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