United States · Bill · S
S. 2239 (93rd)
An original bill relating to intervening in and influencing the political affairs of foreign countries or political subdivisions thereof.
Introduced
24 July 1973
Last action
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Status
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Subjects
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14 January 2025
Summary
Makes it unlawful for any citizen or resident of the United States to offer to make, or make, a contribution to any agency of the United States or employee thereof for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election for public office in a foreign country. Makes it unlawful for any employee of the United States to (1) solicit any citizen or resident of the United States to contribute to any candidate or political party for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an election for public office in a foreign country; or (2) to accept such a contribution. Penalizes violations of this Act by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or up to five years imprisonment.
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1 official file
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 24 July 1973
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/2239
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/s/2239