No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act

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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