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Combating Foreign Influence: New Rules for Organizations and Politicians

This act introduces new rules for disclosing foreign donations to non-profit organizations and bans former officials and military personnel from lobbying for foreign countries. It aims to increase transparency in funding and limit foreign influence on U.S. policy, potentially affecting how citizens perceive the integrity of elections and government decisions.
Key points
Non-profit organizations and think tanks must disclose donations over $50,000 from foreign governments and political parties, which will be publicly available.
Former Members of Congress, senior political appointees, and general/flag officers are prohibited from acting as foreign agents, preventing them from leveraging past influence.
Online campaign contributions will require credit card verification value (CVV) and U.S. billing address confirmation, making it harder for illegal foreign donations.
Foreign agents are prohibited from delivering contributions to federal candidates, aiming to prevent hidden influence on elections.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8106
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2022-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fighting Foreign Influence Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8106.

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 2022-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-profit organizations and think tanks must disclose donations over $50,000 from foreign governments and political parties, which will be publicly available.
  • Former Members of Congress, senior political appointees, and general/flag officers are prohibited from acting as foreign agents, preventing them from leveraging past influence.
  • Online campaign contributions will require credit card verification value (CVV) and U.S. billing address confirmation, making it harder for illegal foreign donations.
  • Foreign agents are prohibited from delivering contributions to federal candidates, aiming to prevent hidden influence on elections.
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. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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