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H.R. 3463House118th Congress (2023-2025)In Committee

Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023

Sponsored by Jim BanksRep. Jim Banks (R-IN)
Introduced May 18, 2023

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The Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023 changes the Federal Election Campaign Act to bar foreign nationals from giving money toward any state or local ballot initiative or referendum. The amendment expands the existing ban on foreign contributions in federal elections to cover these local ballot measures, affecting anyone who might try to fund such initiatives. The rule starts applying to contributions made on or after the law’s enactment date.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to add "or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum" to the list of prohibited election activities, making it illegal for foreign nationals to contribute to those measures.
  • The prohibition takes effect for any contributions or donations made on or after the date the Act becomes law.

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

May 18, 2023

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 18, 2023

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee on House Administration

May 18, 2023

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Introduced in HouseIssued May 18, 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 3463

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 18, 2023

Mr. Banks (for himself and Ms. Spanberger) 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 ballot initiatives and referenda.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2023.

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

(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 , or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum after 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 enactment of this Act.