H.R. 6177 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6177 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2021Mr. Banks (for himself and Ms. Spanberger) 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 ballot initiatives and referenda. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act. 2. 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 “, or a State or local ballot initiative or ballot referendum” after “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 enactment of this Act.