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H.R. 4177 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act

H.R. 4177 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Dec 3, 2015, sponsored by Paul A. Gosar with 83 co-sponsors.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Dec 3, 2015
Co-sponsors
83
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act This bill amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit political committees from accepting any Internet credit card contribution unless: the individual or entity making the contribution is required, at the time of the contribution, to disclose the credit card's verification value; and the billing address associated with the card is located in the United States…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 52 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 3, 2015
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Dec 3, 2015)

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Committees

  • Committee on House Administration

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