Banning Foreign Money in Elections and Protecting Non-Profit Donor Privacy
This act significantly broadens the ban on foreign nationals contributing money to election-related activities, including voter registration and ballot collection, aiming to safeguard the integrity of democratic processes. It also establishes strict penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of donor information to tax-exempt organizations, enhancing the privacy of individuals supporting these groups. Citizens can expect increased transparency in campaign finance and protection against foreign interference, alongside greater confidentiality regarding charitable donations.
Key points
Expanded Foreign Funding Ban: Foreign nationals are prohibited from donating money for voter registration, ballot collection, voter identification, get-out-the-vote activities, and the administration of Federal, State, or local elections.
Donor Privacy Protection: Federal entities are generally barred from collecting or publicly disclosing information identifying donors to tax-exempt organizations, with limited exceptions (e.g., IRS, FEC, court orders).
Severe Penalties for Disclosure: Willful disclosure of non-profit donor identification by a federal officer or employee is a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine up to $250,000.
Enhanced Enforcement: Political committees and individuals making independent expenditures must now submit certifications, under penalty of perjury, confirming compliance with the foreign funding ban.
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