Stop Supporting Foreign Interference in Our Democracy Act

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.