People could break federal law if they knowingly help a foreign national give money in a U.S. election. The bill keeps the current foreign-donor ban and adds a separate offense for helping someone violate it.
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Campaign and Election Accountability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 7193: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that handle election money. That includes campaigns, donors, political committees, consultants, fundraisers, and people who help move or arrange donations. They may need to pay closer attention to who the money comes from and whether anyone involved is a foreign national under federal election law.
Why this matters: Foreign money is already banned in U.S. elections, but this bill would also target people who knowingly help that money get in. That could make enforcement easier when a donation uses a go-between. It could also create close calls for campaigns, volunteers, and consultants if the facts are messy or the person’s knowledge is hard to prove.
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