United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4517 (111th)
Freedom From Foreign-Based Manipulation in American Elections Act of 2010
Introduced
26 January 2010
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H391)
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Summary
Freedom From Foreign-Based Manipulation in American Elections Act of 2010 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals in connection with a federal, state, or local election to corporations with respect to which: (1) the number of shares owned directly or indirectly by foreign principals is equal to or greater than 5% of the total number of the corporation's outstanding shares; (2) one or more foreign principals serves on the board of directors; or (3) one or more foreign principals is employed in a senior executive position. Increases the civil monetary penalties applicable to foreign nationals that violate the ban.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 26 January 2010
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Introduced in House · EN · 26 January 2010
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 26 January 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4517
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