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Duty to Report Foreign Influence in Election Campaigns

New rules require political committees and campaign-related individuals to report financial offers from foreign nationals and meetings with foreign governments. This aims to protect election integrity and limit foreign influence in U.S. politics. Failure to report such information can lead to penalties.
Key points
Political committees and candidates must report offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the FBI within 24 hours.
Meetings with foreign governments or their agents must be reported to the FEC within 24 hours, with an exception for official meetings by elected officials.
Failure to report such offers or meetings can result in fines or imprisonment up to 2 years.
Information reported under this act cannot be used for the purpose of deporting undocumented aliens.
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Print number: 117_HR_1266
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Duty to Report Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1266.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Political committees and candidates must report offers of prohibited contributions from foreign nationals to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the FBI within 24 hours.
  • Meetings with foreign governments or their agents must be reported to the FEC within 24 hours, with an exception for official meetings by elected officials.
  • Failure to report such offers or meetings can result in fines or imprisonment up to 2 years.
  • Information reported under this act cannot be used for the purpose of deporting undocumented aliens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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