Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1237

Bill 117 hr 1237, also known as the Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing foreign entities from interfering in American elections. The bill seeks to strengthen existing laws and regulations related to foreign influence in US politics.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for political campaigns to report any offers of assistance from foreign governments or individuals to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This is intended to increase transparency and accountability in the electoral process and to deter foreign interference.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance cybersecurity protections for election infrastructure and to improve coordination between federal agencies in responding to and investigating foreign interference efforts. It also calls for increased sanctions on foreign governments or individuals found to be involved in meddling in US elections. Overall, the Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act aims to safeguard the integrity of American elections and to protect the democratic process from outside influence. It reflects bipartisan concerns about the threat of foreign interference in US politics and seeks to address this issue through a combination of reporting requirements, cybersecurity measures, and sanctions.

Congressional Summary of HR 1237

Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the prohibition against a person knowingly providing substantial assistance regarding illegal political spending by a foreign national.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1237

Bill HR 1237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 23, 2021. Bill HR 1237 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 23, 2021.  Bill HR 1237's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of February 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1237

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1237

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationForeign and international bankingGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionPublic participation and lobbying

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1237

Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy ActTo amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a person from knowingly providing substantial assistance relating to a contribution or donation by a foreign national, and for other purposes.Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act
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