Bill Explanation

Bill Explanation

The bill being referred to is H.R. 6471, introduced by Ms. Porter and co-sponsored by Mr. Gallagher, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. LaMalfa, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Duarte, and Mrs. Kim of California.

Short Title

This bill is also known as the "Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act".

Objective

The objective of this bill is to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 in order to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections.

Prohibition on Contributions and Donations

Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 will be amended to include State or local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections in the list of elections where contributions and donations by foreign nationals are prohibited. This means that foreign nationals will not be allowed to financially support or donate to these specific types of elections.

Effective Date

The amendment made by this bill will apply to elections held in the year 2024 and any subsequent years.

Rep. Young Kim

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