Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act
HR 3229, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or donating to state or local ballot initiatives and referendums. This bill directly affects foreign individuals or entities seeking to influence state or local voting measures through financial contributions. The key provision expands an existing ban on foreign contributions in elections by explicitly including ballot initiatives and referendums in the definition of prohibited activities. The amendment applies to contributions made on or after the law's enactment date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action Dec 14, 2023
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Dec 14, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-318.
lower
Nov 30, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Nov 30, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
lower
May 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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