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Senate Bill 3136
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 2, 2021
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Introduced in Senate 
Nov 2, 2021
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S. 3136 (Introduced-in-Senate)


117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 3136


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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 2, 2021

Mrs. Gillibrand introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and 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. Short title.

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

SEC. 2. 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.