H.R. 34 105th Congress House

Illegal Foreign Contributions Act of 1998

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from making contributions or expenditures … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from making contributions or expenditures in connection with an election for Federal office.

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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–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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Latest action May 22, 1998

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E937)

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.

Bill text 3 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Committee on House Administration
House of Representatives
Rules and Administration Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 1

Graham, Lindsey

South Carolina · Mar 5, 1997

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