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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Extends the existing ban on foreign national contributions to federal elections to also cover state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections.
Who Benefits and How
State and local elections gain protection from foreign money. Election integrity advocates achieve expanded restrictions. Voters benefit from reduced foreign influence.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Foreign nationals lose ability to fund ballot measure campaigns. Ballot initiative campaigns face new compliance requirements. Enforcement agencies must monitor additional election types.
Key Provisions
- Extends FECA foreign contribution ban to ballot initiatives
- Covers state and local referenda and recall elections
- Applies to contributions made after enactment
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends foreign national contribution ban to state/local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections
Who Benefits
- Election integrity
- Voters
- State/local elections
Who Bears Costs
- Foreign nationals
- Ballot initiative campaigns
Key Policy Areas
Elections, Campaign Finance, Foreign Influence
Primary Purpose
Extends foreign national contribution ban to state/local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Close loophole allowing foreign funds in ballot measures"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Jackson of North Carolina, Mr. Kilmer, Ms. …
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole …
Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced …
Stakeholder Effects
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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