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Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act

Introduced: July 22, 2019 Introduced by: Slotkin, Elissa Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 22, 2019
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Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act

This bill requires all campaign officials to report any contacts (i.e., offers of contributions or services) by foreign nationals.

What's happening now July 22, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • S 2669 Related bill SHIELD Act
  • HR 4617 Related bill Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act
  • S 1562 Related bill Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act
  • S 2242 Related bill Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 8, 2019
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Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
California · Oct 4, 2019
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Oct 4, 2019
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Aug 2, 2019
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jul 23, 2019
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Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Jul 22, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3873: Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3873/
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"H.R. 3873: Foreign Influence Reporting in Elections Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3873/.
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H.R. 3873, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3873/.
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