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Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)
Mar 31, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 30, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 43, 1 Present (Roll No. 82).
Mar 30, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1764-1765)
Mar 30, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 30, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 30, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1739-1748)
Mar 30, 1998
Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 30, 1998 House · vote #82 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 369–43 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions or expenditures by a foreign national in connection with the election of candidates for political office. Redefines foreign national to include any individual who is not a U.S. citizen, whether in the United States lawfully or unlawfully.

What's happening now May 22, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Mar 5, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 34: Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-34/
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"H.R. 34: Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-34/.
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H.R. 34, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-34/.
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