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New Rules to Counter Foreign Disinformation and Election Meddling.

This law requires the US President to act when a foreign country attempts to influence US elections using disinformation. The core action involves publicly revealing information about the corruption and unexplained wealth of senior officials in the interfering country to its own citizens. This aims to protect the integrity of American elections and enhance government transparency regarding national security threats.
Key points
The President must notify Congress within 30 days of determining any foreign disinformation attempt targeting federal, state, or local elections.
The US Government will publicly disclose information regarding the corruption and illicit wealth of officials in the interfering country to undermine their credibility abroad.
The bill directly addresses threats to democracy, including fabricated videos, hacking campaigns, and propaganda from nations like Russia, China, and Iran.
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Print number: 118_S_5365
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Adversaries Meddling in American Elections Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5365.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must notify Congress within 30 days of determining any foreign disinformation attempt targeting federal, state, or local elections.
  • The US Government will publicly disclose information regarding the corruption and illicit wealth of officials in the interfering country to undermine their credibility abroad.
  • The bill directly addresses threats to democracy, including fabricated videos, hacking campaigns, and propaganda from nations like Russia, China, and Iran.
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. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

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 2025-12-26.

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