118 HR 3229 IH: Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act U.S. House of Representatives 2023-05-11 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.

I118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3229IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 11, 2023Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Golden of Maine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationA BILLTo 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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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections 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 , including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum after State, or local 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 the enactment of this Act.