What does Preamble of Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The stated purpose of the bill is to prevent foreign interference in United States elections.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act.

What does MODIFICATIONS TO FOREIGN MONEY BAN. of Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act do?

This section modifies Section 319(a)(1) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to expand the definition of prohibited foreign donations. The amendments add voter registration, ballot collection, voter identification, get-out-the-vote, and certain public communications related to political parties as activities that would trigger the prohibition. Section 319(a)(2) is amended to reflect the new subparagraph (D) added to paragraph (1). The legislation prohibits knowingly aiding or facilitating violations of the foreign money ban. It establishes rules regarding indirect contributions, treating a person as having made an indirect contribution if they directed funds to another entity that used those funds for prohibited activities. The section introduces enforcement provisions, allowing a person alleged to have violated the law to submit a certification under penalty of perjury denying the violation. Investigations are limited in scope to the factual matter necessary to determine if a violation occurred, and individuals can petition a district court to quash subpoenas exceeding that scope. Political committees and parties are required to certify compliance with Section 319(a) in their reports. Independent expenditures and electioneering communications now require certifications under penalty of perjury that they do not violate Section 319(a).

What does PROTECTING PRIVACY OF DONORS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. of Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act do?

This section restricts federal entities from collecting or requiring the submission of donor information for tax-exempt organizations. Exceptions to the collection restriction exist for the Internal Revenue Service, the Secretary of the Senate, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Federal Election Commission, and entities acting under a lawful court order. Federal entities are also restricted from disclosing donor information to the public, with similar exceptions as the collection restriction. The IRS, Secretary of the Senate, Clerk of the House, and Federal Election Commission are exceptions to the disclosure restriction. A 'tax-exempt organization' is defined as an organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. Political organizations under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code are not considered tax-exempt organizations for the purposes of this section. Willful disclosure of donor information in violation of this section is a felony, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act do?

This section establishes the effective dates for modifications to section 2 of the Act. Generally, section 2 and its amendments apply to donations or amounts provided on or after the enactment date of this Act. Reporting requirements under subsection (e) of section 2 apply to reports filed under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 on or after the enactment date. Section 3 applies to donations made on or after the enactment date of this Act.

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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/11/2026

Author: Bryan Steil (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the prohibition on foreign donations to U.S. elections by including activities like voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts.
The bill restricts federal entities from collecting or disclosing donor information for tax-exempt organizations, with limited exceptions for agencies like the IRS and FEC.
It establishes penalties, including felony charges, for individuals who willfully disclose donor information in violation of the bill's restrictions.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3129(In Committee)Official page

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