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No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act

USA119th CongressHR-5114| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a clear policy of strict political neutrality for the United States in the internal electoral processes of foreign countries. It explicitly prohibits the use of U.S. diplomatic facilities, including embassies, consulates, other diplomatic posts, and official residences, for hosting fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates. This prohibition extends to the obligation or expenditure of both federal funds and the personal funds of U.S. Ambassadors or other officials for such purposes. The bill defines a "fundraising event" broadly to include any event intended to raise funds for, or on behalf of, a political party or candidate, including by facilitating contact between potential donors and political entities. It amends existing statutes, such as the Foreign Service Act of 1980 and the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to reinforce these prohibitions on expenditures for official receptions or activities intended for foreign political fundraising. Furthermore, the Secretary of State is mandated to revise the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) and the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) to reflect these new prohibitions and discourage any activity that could be perceived as promoting the financial interest of a foreign political party or candidate. The Secretary must certify these revisions to Congress within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2728
Introduced in Senate
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2728
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act

USA119th CongressHR-5114| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This legislation establishes a clear policy of strict political neutrality for the United States in the internal electoral processes of foreign countries. It explicitly prohibits the use of U.S. diplomatic facilities, including embassies, consulates, other diplomatic posts, and official residences, for hosting fundraising events for foreign political parties or candidates. This prohibition extends to the obligation or expenditure of both federal funds and the personal funds of U.S. Ambassadors or other officials for such purposes. The bill defines a "fundraising event" broadly to include any event intended to raise funds for, or on behalf of, a political party or candidate, including by facilitating contact between potential donors and political entities. It amends existing statutes, such as the Foreign Service Act of 1980 and the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, to reinforce these prohibitions on expenditures for official receptions or activities intended for foreign political fundraising. Furthermore, the Secretary of State is mandated to revise the Department of State Standardized Regulations (DSSR) and the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) to reflect these new prohibitions and discourage any activity that could be perceived as promoting the financial interest of a foreign political party or candidate. The Secretary must certify these revisions to Congress within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2728
Introduced in Senate
  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • September 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2728
    Introduced in Senate
Julie Johnson

Julie Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted