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House Bill 1624
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To 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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Introduced in House on Mar 7, 2019
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H. R. 1624 (Introduced-in-House)


116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1624


To 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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 7, 2019

Ms. Porter (for herself and Mr. Gosar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration

A BILL

To 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.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. 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 2020 or any succeeding year.