Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Rep. Steil Introduces the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is actively moving forward. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While both parties want to stop foreign interference, they disagree on the rules for non-profit donor privacy, which makes this bill hard to pass in its current form.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Federal employees who handle donor information for tax-exempt organizations face new felony penalties if they willfully disclose that information without authorization. Conviction could result in fines up to $250,000, up to 5 years in prison, and mandatory dismissal from their government jobs. This creates significant personal legal risk for employees at agencies that interact with nonprofit donor data.
“if such offense is committed by any officer or employee of the United States, he shall, in addition to any other punishment, be dismissed from office or discharged from employment upon conviction for such offense.”
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
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