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New Rules for Reporting Foreign Gifts to Officials and Candidates

This act introduces stricter rules for reporting and managing gifts received from foreign governments by federal officials, including candidates for President, Vice President, and Members of Congress. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability regarding foreign influence, which may indirectly affect public trust in the government.
Key points
Expands the list of individuals required to report foreign gifts to include candidates for key federal offices.
Prohibits accepting gifts from countries designated as concerning by the Secretary of State.
Changes the deadline for submitting gift statements to May 15 and imposes late fees for delays.
Requires public access to lists of reported gifts, similar to financial disclosure reports.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10040
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2024-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GARD Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10040.

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 2024-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands the list of individuals required to report foreign gifts to include candidates for key federal offices.
  • Prohibits accepting gifts from countries designated as concerning by the Secretary of State.
  • Changes the deadline for submitting gift statements to May 15 and imposes late fees for delays.
  • Requires public access to lists of reported gifts, similar to financial disclosure reports.
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. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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