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Duty to Report Foreign Influence in Election Campaigns

New rules aim to increase transparency in election campaign financing. They introduce an obligation to report attempts of influence from foreign states or individuals, protecting the integrity of elections. Citizens can be more confident that their vote is not manipulated by foreign interests.
Key points
Political committees and candidates must report offers of illegal contributions from foreign nationals to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) within 24 hours.
Meetings with foreign governments or their agents must also be reported to the FEC within 24 hours, with an exception for official meetings by elected officials.
Failure to report offers from foreign nationals to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a crime, punishable by up to 2 years in prison or a fine.
Information reported under this act cannot be used for the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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Print number: 117_S_394
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
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_S_394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 illegal contributions from foreign nationals to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) within 24 hours.
  • Meetings with foreign governments or their agents must also be reported to the FEC within 24 hours, with an exception for official meetings by elected officials.
  • Failure to report offers from foreign nationals to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a crime, punishable by up to 2 years in prison or a fine.
  • Information reported under this act cannot be used for the deportation of undocumented immigrants.
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 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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