Contact Congress about S. 3129: Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

S.3129 expands the ban on foreign money in U.S. elections to cover more activities like voter drives and ballot measures. It also stops most federal agencies from collecting or sharing the names of people who donate to nonprofits.

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Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action on S. 3129: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who this affects: This bill touches everyone from political campaigns to nonprofits to ordinary voters who care about election integrity and donor privacy.

Why this matters: Foreign money in elections undermines the idea that American voters—not outside interests—should decide American elections. At the same time, many donors worry that having their names publicly linked to causes could lead to harassment or retaliation. This bill tries to address both concerns at once.

Key provisions in S. 3129

• The bill expands the foreign money ban beyond direct campaign donations to cover voter registration drives, ballot collection, get-out-the-vote campaigns, and election administration
• State and local ballot initiatives, referendums, and recall elections are now explicitly covered by the foreign money ban
• Anyone who knowingly helps route foreign money into elections—including through middlemen—can be held liable
• Money counts as an illegal 'indirect contribution' if it comes with any instructions or conditions that lead to banned activities, even through intermediaries
• People accused of foreign money violations can submit sworn statements denying wrongdoing, and the FEC must consider them before moving forward

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3129

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 3129

What is S. 3129?

S.3129 expands the ban on foreign money in U.S. elections to cover more activities like voter drives and ballot measures. It also stops most federal agencies from collecting or sharing the names of people who donate to nonprofits.

How do I support or oppose S. 3129?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 3129?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 3129 before I act?

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