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 is to further restrict contributions from foreign nationals.

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 of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 regarding restrictions on foreign national contributions. Amendments expand the activities for which foreign national contributions are prohibited, including voter registration, ballot collection, and get-out-the-vote activities. The definition of 'Federal, state, or local election' is clarified to include ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections. The Act prohibits knowingly aiding or facilitating violations of the foreign national contribution restrictions. The section establishes rules regarding indirect contributions, treating a person as having made an indirect contribution if they direct funds towards activities prohibited for foreign nationals. New enforcement provisions allow a person alleged to have violated the Act 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. Political committees and other entities are required to certify compliance with Section 319(a) in their reports, under penalty of perjury.

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 to the collection restrictions. The definition of a 'tax-exempt organization' for this section includes organizations described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt under section 501(a), excluding political organizations under section 527. Willful disclosure of donor information in violation of this section is a felony, punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or both, and dismissal from office or employment for federal officers or employees.

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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

Last updated: 11/6/2025 · Introduced: 11/6/2025

Author: Bill Hagerty (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands restrictions on foreign national contributions to U.S. elections, prohibiting contributions to activities like voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts, and clarifying that ballot initiatives and referenda are included.
It limits the ability of federal entities to collect and disclose donor information for tax-exempt organizations, with exceptions for agencies like the IRS and those acting under court order.
The bill establishes new enforcement provisions, including penalties for knowingly aiding foreign national contribution violations and requiring political committees to certify compliance with foreign contribution restrictions under penalty of perjury.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8721(In Committee)Official page

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