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No Foreign Fundraising at US Embassies Act

This new law aims to ensure that U.S. embassies and consulates are not used to financially support foreign political parties or candidates. This means U.S. diplomatic resources will maintain strict neutrality in other countries' electoral processes, preventing corruption and promoting fair elections. For citizens, this means greater transparency and assurance that their government is not engaging in the internal political affairs of other nations in a way that could be perceived as biased.
Key points
U.S. embassies and consulates are prohibited from hosting fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates.
This ban applies to both federal funds and personal funds of U.S. ambassadors or other officials.
The U.S. Department of State must revise its internal regulations to reflect these prohibitions and promote political neutrality.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2728
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2025-09-04