No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
Ban on Political Fundraising at U.S. Embassies
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. There is no companion bill currently linked to this proposal.
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This bill would stop U.S. embassies and consulates from being used to host fundraisers for foreign politicians. It aims to keep American diplomatic offices neutral so they do not look like they are picking sides in other countries' elections.
- The law would ban the use of any federal money or an ambassador's own money to pay for these events. This includes any party or meeting where the goal is to help a foreign candidate or party get donations from people.
- The State Department would have to change its official manuals and rules to include this ban. Within 90 days of the bill becoming law, the Secretary of State would have to report to Congress that these changes were finished.
- Ambassadors would still be allowed to meet with different political leaders to build relationships. However, they would be strictly blocked from using their official position or government buildings to help those leaders raise money.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
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