Bill · H.R. 2265· House(119-HR-2265)
No Foreign Election Interference Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Nicole Malliotakis
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Foreign Election Interference Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to impose penalties on specific tax-exempt organizations that make contributions to political committees. These penalties apply if the organization received contributions or gifts from foreign nationals during an 8-year testing period. The bill establishes a penalty equal to twice the amount of a disqualified contribution. Additionally, it provides for the revocation of tax-exempt status for organizations that make more than two such contributions. These changes are set to apply to contributions made on or after January 1, 2026.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Penalties for Disqualified Contributions: Under Section 2(a), any specified tax exempt organization that makes a disqualified political committee contribution must pay a penalty equal to twice the amount of that contribution. This acts as a deterrent against organizations that have received funds from foreign nationals using those funds for political contributions.
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Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status: According to Section 2(b), an organization that makes more than two disqualified political committee contributions shall lose its tax-exempt status for any taxable year ending on or after the third contribution. This provides a consequence for organizations that repeatedly engage in these contributions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on Specified Tax Exempt Organizations: Section 2(a)(1) defines a "specified tax exempt organization" as one with gross receipts of at least $200,000 or assets of at least $500,000. These organizations face a penalty of twice the amount of a disqualified contribution if they received any contribution or gift from a foreign national during the preceding 8-year testing period.
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Loss of Tax Exemption: As stated in Section 2(b), an organization may lose its exemption from taxation if it makes more than two disqualified political committee contributions.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House