117 S3345 IS: Protecting Ballot Measures from Foreign Influence Act U.S. Senate 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.

II117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 3345IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 8, 2021Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and 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)

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 inserting “, or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum” after election.(b)

Effective date

The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contributions and donations made on or after the date of enactment of this Act.