Campaign and Election Accountability Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit individuals and organizations from providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations to U.S. elections. It closes potential loopholes that allow indirect foreign influence.
Who Benefits and How
American voters benefit from elections with reduced foreign influence. U.S. political parties and candidates benefit from clearer rules around foreign interaction. Election integrity advocates see strengthened anti-foreign-interference laws.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Political consultants and campaign staff must exercise greater caution to avoid assisting foreign nationals. Multinational corporations with U.S. political activities face stricter compliance requirements. Individuals who unknowingly facilitate foreign contributions could face penalties.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits providing assistance to foreign nationals for election contributions
- Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971
- Likely includes penalties for violations
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
To prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations to U.S. elections
Key Policy Areas
Elections, Campaign Finance, National Security
Primary Purpose
To prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations to U.S. elections
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- American voters
- Election integrity
- U.S. political system
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Political consultants
- Campaign staff
- Multinational corporations with political activities
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1163)
Mr. Subramanyam (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis) introduced the following …
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