HR 4517 · 111th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Freedom From Foreign-Based Manipulation in American Elections Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-01-26· Sponsored by Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H391)(2010-01-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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10 Democrats