117 HR 1516 IH: Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act U.S. House of Representatives 2021-03-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1516IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 2, 2021Ms. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act.

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

(a)

In general

Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking election; and inserting the following: election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum;. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this Act shall apply with respect to elections held in 2022 or any succeeding year.