117 HR 6177 IH: Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act U.S. House of Representatives 2021-12-08 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. 6177IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 8, 2021Mr. Banks (for himself and Ms. Spanberger) 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 ballot initiatives and referenda.

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Short title

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

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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.