Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act

Prevention of Foreign Interference: By expanding the ban on foreign money to include activities such as voter registration, ballot collection, and get-out-the-vote efforts, the bill aims to prevent foreign interference in United States elections (Section 2(a)).

Donor Privacy Protections: The bill prohibits the Federal Government from collecting or disclosing information that identifies donors to tax-exempt organizations, which protects the privacy of these individuals (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).

Accountability for Disclosure: The requirement for political committees and independent expenditure groups to submit certifications under penalty of perjury ensures a higher level of accountability regarding compliance with the foreign money ban (Section 2(e)).

Protection Against Overbroad Investigations: The bill limits the scope of investigations by the Federal Election Commission to the specific factual matters necessary to determine if a violation occurred, allowing individuals to petition courts to quash overly broad subpoenas (Section 2(d)).

Criminal Penalties for Government Employees: Government officers or employees who willfully disclose donor information of tax-exempt organizations can face felony charges, fines up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, and dismissal from their jobs (Section 3(d)).

Increased Burden of Certification: The bill requires various entities, including political committees and those making independent expenditures, to provide certifications under penalty of perjury regarding their compliance with the modified foreign money ban (Section 2(e)).