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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require reporting to the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation of offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Duty To Report Act, amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require political committees, candidates, and their affiliates to report to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) any offers by foreign nationals to make prohibited contributions, donations, expenditures, or disbursements related to federal, state, or local elections. It also requires the FEC to promulgate regulations to help identify when funds may be from foreign sources. The bill aims to limit foreign influence in the U.S. political process by mandating the reporting of such offers to the relevant authorities within 24 hours of receipt.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Richard Blumenthal (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (on 04/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1247/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1247/BILLS-116s1247is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1247/BILLS-116s1247is.pdf.pdf |
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