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Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7264

Bill 117 hr 7264, also known as the Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of Russian interference in American politics. The bill seeks to strengthen the country's defenses against foreign influence and manipulation, particularly from Russia.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force dedicated to monitoring and countering Russian disinformation campaigns and propaganda efforts. This task force would work closely with intelligence agencies and other relevant government entities to identify and combat Russian efforts to influence US elections and public opinion.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to enhance cybersecurity protections for US political organizations and campaigns, in order to prevent hacking and other forms of interference by foreign actors. It also calls for increased transparency in political advertising, with a focus on identifying and disclosing any foreign funding or involvement in such activities. Overall, the Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022 represents a bipartisan effort to safeguard the integrity of American democracy and protect against foreign interference. By addressing the specific threat posed by Russian influence operations, the bill aims to strengthen the country's defenses and ensure that the will of the American people is not undermined by outside forces.

Congressional Summary of HR 7264

Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022

This bill requires tax-exempt organizations that receive any thing of value from a Russian foreign principal (e.g., Russia's government or a Russian national) to register as an agent of a foreign principal, with certain exceptions. Such an organization must periodically report to the Department of Justice certain information relating to its relationships to the relevant Russian foreign principals.

The bill also imposes additional reporting requirements on a tax-exempt organization that has (1) received any thing of value from a Russian foreign principal since February 1, 2014; and (2) engaged in political activities to discourage the U.S. production of oil, petroleum products, natural gas, or critical minerals.

Current Status of Bill HR 7264

Bill HR 7264 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2022. Bill HR 7264 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2022.  Bill HR 7264's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7264

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7264

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Europe
- Government information and archives
- International Affairs
- Metals
- Mining
- Oil and gas
- Political parties and affiliation
- Public participation and lobbying
- Russia
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Strategic materials and reserves
- Tax-exempt organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7264

Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022
Countering Russian Influence in our Politics Act of 2022
To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to treat certain tax-exempt organizations receiving funding from Russian foreign principals as agents of a foreign principal under such Act, and for other purposes.

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